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A powdered protein substitute for the dietary management of rare inborn errors of metabolism (PKU, MSUD, HCU, TYR, GA, MMA/PA). explore is a second stage protein substitute that can be mixed to form a semi-solid consistency, suitable for use when introducing solids, or mixed as a low volume drink.

explore5 is suitable from 6 months of age (unflavoured).

PKU explore10 is suitable from 1 year of age (orange or raspberry flavoured).

explore is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.

Preparation Instructions

explore5 and explore10 can be taken as a semi-solid spoonable consistency:

For explore5 add 12.5ml of cold water into a beaker. For explore10 add 25ml of cold water into a beaker.

Empty the contents of the sachet into the beaker.

Secure the lid and shake well for 10 seconds.

Leave to stand for 2 minutes, allowing a smooth semi-solid consistency to form. Consume with a spoon.

explore5 and explore10 can also be taken as a low volume drink:

For explore5 add 40ml of cold water into a beaker. For explore10 add 80ml of cold water into a beaker.

Empty the contents of the sachet into the beaker.

Secure the lid and shake well for 10 seconds.

Drink immediately.

Allergen Information

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Nutritional Profile

PKU explore

MSUD explore

HCU explore

TYR explore

GA explore

MMA/PA explore

Flavours

PKU explore5

PKU explore10

PKU explore10

MSUD explore5

HCU explore5

TYR explore5

GA explore5

MMA/PA explore5

HCP Resources

Vitaflo in Association (VIA) is an education portal that houses innovative educational resources for healthcare professionals. It offers a range of content for the following disorder areas: Inborn errors of metabolism, Ketogenic diet, Paediatric kidney disease, Lipid disorders, Glycogen storage disease and Nutrition support. Resources include case studies, webinar and even recordings and practical resources.

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Low protein weaning practice for amino acid restricted diets | Webinar Recording
Camille Newby was due to present at the annual VIA Australian Metabolic Dietitians Meeting in March 2020, however due to Covid-19 this presentation on low protein weaning practice for amino acid restricted diets was delivered via webinar.

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Practical Guide

Written in collaboration with healthcare professionals, these guides, provide you with all the practical information needed to use our products.

PKU explore Practical Guide

This practical guide covers an introduction to complementary foods and transitioning to a concentrated, low volume spoonable protein substitute (PKU explore) in infants diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU).

View on VIA

Patient Resources

PKU Pictorial Guide

MSUD Pictorial Guide

HCU Pictorial Guide

TYR Pictorial Guide

Online Resources

VitafriendsPKU Australia

Vitafriends PKU AUS is designed for people with Phenylketonuria (PKU) who have been prescribed a Vitaflo International Ltd. (Vitaflo) product by their healthcare professional.

Visit VitafriendsPKU

Explorers Club

The Explorers Club is an education programme to help support your patient’s family as they begin their PKU journey. It is designed to complement the information that you provide to help manage each stage of their diet.

Visit The Explorers Club

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Nutritional Information		explore5		explore10
Nutritional Information		Per 100g	Per 12.5g	Per 100g	Per 25g
Energy	kj	1450	181	1399	351
Energy	kcal	342	43	330	83
fat	g	1.5	0.2	1.5	0.4
of which saturates	g	0.7	0.09	0.7	0.17
ARA	mg	280	35	280	70
DHA	mg	140	18	140	35
Carbohydrates	g	42	5.3	39	9.8
of which sugars	g	28	3.5	25	6.3
Protein Equivalent	g	40	5.0	40	10
L-Phenylalalnine*	g	-	-	-	-
Salt	g	0.49	0.06	0.49	0.12

Nutritional Information		MSUD explore5
Nutritional Information		Per 100g	Per 12.5g
Energy	kj	1450	181
Energy	kcal	342	43
Fat	g	1.5	0.2
of which saturates	g	0.7	0.09
ARA	mg	280	35
DHA	mg	140	18
Carbohydrates	g	42	5.3
of which sugars	g	28	3.5
Protein Equivalent	g	40	5.0
L-Isoleucine*	g	-	-
L-Leucine*	g	-	-
L-Valine*	g	-	-
Salt	g	0.49	0.06

Nutritional Information		HCU explore5
Nutritional Information		Per 100g	Per 12.5g
Energy	kj	1450	181
Energy	kcal	342	43
Fat	g	1.5	0.2
of which saturates	g	0.7	0.09
ARA	mg	280	35
DHA	mg	140	18
Carbohydrates	g	42	5.3
of which sugars	g	28	3.5
Protein Equivalent	g	40	5.0
L-Methionine*	g	-	-
Salt	g	0.49	0.06

Nutritional Information		TYR explore5
Nutritional Information		Per 100g	Per 12.5g
Energy	kj	1450	181
Energy	kcal	342	43
Fat	g	1.5	0.2
of which saturates	g	0.7	0.09
ARA	mg	280	35
DHA	mg	140	18
Carbohydrates	g	42	5.3
of which sugars	g	28	3.5
Protein Equivalent	g	40	5.0
L-Phenylalanine*	g	-	-
L-Tyrosine*	g	-	-
Salt	g	0.49	0.06

Nutritional Information		GA explore5
Nutritional Information		Per 100g	Per 12.5g
Energy	kj	1450	181
Energy	kcal	342	43
Fat	g	1.5	0.2
of which saturates	g	0.7	0.09
ARA	mg	280	35
DHA	mg	140	18
Carbohydrates	g	42	5.3
of which sugars	g	28	3.5
Protein Equivalent	g	40	5.0
L-Lysine*	g	-	-
L-Tryptophan	g	0.31	0.04
Salt	g	0.49	0.06