Features

• Methionine-free to allow greater intake of intact protein

• Nutrient profile specifically designed for children and adults

• When fed according to the Abbott Nutrition Support Protocols, provides adequate amounts of all nutrients

• Provides approximately 30% of energy as fat to help supply essential fatty acids

• Supplemented with L-cystine, in a soluble form, an essential amino acid that is often deficient in diets of children and adults with homocystinuria

• Powder supplemented with L-carnitine (40 mg/100 g) and taurine (50 mg/100 g) to help supply amounts normally found in foods of animal origin

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Nutrition

Unflavored Powder

• Hominex-2 Powder Institutional / 14.1-oz (400-g) Can / Case of 6

Serving Size: 100 g Powder
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI
Characteristics
Protein Equivalent Source: L-Amino Acids
Fat Source: High Oleic Safflower, Coconut and Soy Oils
Carbohydrate Source: Corn Syrup Solids
Nutrient Data
Protein Equivalent, g: 30.0
Fat, g: 14.0
Carbohydrate, g: 35.0
Linoleic Acid, mg: 2200
Linolenic Acid, mg: 225
L-Carnitine, mg: 40
Energy, Cal: 410
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 1350*
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm: 302
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 2200
Vitamin A, mcg RE: 660
Vitamin D, IU: 300
Vitamin D, mcg: 7.5
Vitamin E, IU: 18
Vitamin E, mg alpha-TE: 12.1
Vitamin K, mcg: 60
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg: 3.3
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg: 1.8
Vitamin B6, mg: 1.3
Vitamin B12, mcg: 5.0
Niacin, mg: 16
Niacin, mg NE: 21.7
Folic Acid (Folacin), mcg: 450
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 8.0
Biotin, mcg: 100
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg: 60
Choline, mg: 100
Inositol, mg: 70
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 880
Calcium, mEq: 44.0
Phosphorus, mg: 760
Magnesium, mg: 225
Iron, mg: 13
Zinc, mg: 13
Manganese, mg: 0.8
Copper, mg: 1.0
Iodine, mcg: 100
Selenium, mcg: 35
Chromium, mcg: 27
Molybdenum, mcg: 30
Sodium, mg: 880
Sodium, mEq: 38.3
Potassium, mg: 1370
Potassium, mEq: 35.0
Chloride, mg: 1160
Chloride, mEq: 32.7
* at 30 Cal/fl oz

Ingredients

Unflavored Powder

• Hominex-2 Powder Institutional / 14.1-oz (400-g) Can / Case of 6

Corn Syrup Solids, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Sodium Citrate, Soy Oil, L-Leucine, L-Lysine Acetate, L-Proline, L-Glutamine, L-Valine, Calcium Phosphate, L-Isoleucine, L-Arginine, Glycine, L-Alanine, L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalanine, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, L-Asparagine, L-Serine, L-Threonine, L-Cystine Dihydrochloride, Silicon Dioxide, L-Histidine, DATEM^*, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, L-Glutamic Acid, L-Tryptophan, L-Aspartic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Taurine, Choline Chloride, m-Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Niacinamide, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Mixed Tocopherols, Cupric Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Beta-Carotene, Biotin, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin D3, and Cyanocobalamin.
^* An emulsifier


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Preparation

• Approximate Weights for Unpacked, Level U.S. Standard Dry Household Measures for Powder*
  
  

  Household Measure (US)	Weight (g)
  1 Tbsp	8
  1/4 Cup	30
  1/3 Cup	40
  1/2 Cup	60
  1 Cup	120

  
  * For most accurate results, Hominex-2 should be weighed on a scale that reads in grams.
  
  
• Directions for Preparation and Use: Use Only As Directed by a Physician
  
  Depending on specific needs of each individual, preparation will vary as prescribed by physician. Follow physician's instructions carefully.
  
  To Prepare a 24-Hour Supply
  • Wash your hands, surfaces and utensils.
  • Pour prescribed amount of water into a clean container.
  • Add prescribed amount of Hominex-2 powder (and other ingredients if recommended).
  • Shake in a tightly closed container for 10-15 seconds; if using a blender, mix no more than 5 seconds.
  • Pour mixture into clean container; cap and store in refrigerator until used.
  • Shake well before feeding. Serve chilled.
  
  Helpful Hints
  • Add sweetened drink crystals to enhance flavor.
  • Add chocolate or strawberry syrup.
  • Mix Hominex-2 with fruit to make a smoothie
  • Freeze flavored mixture into slushies.
  
  

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