KetoCal Product Information

Creating the KetoCal Family

KetoCal 4:1 and KetoCal 3:1 are the only nutritionally complete ketogenic formulas designed with the caregiver in mind:*

  • No need to worry about adding vitamins and minerals
  • Easy to prepare with a great taste and smooth consistency
  • Easy to transport as a powder or already prepared
  • Always a convenient and complete meal substitute
  • See our KetoCal recipe book for great flavoring ideas
  • See our Caregiver's Guide for more helpful hints

*Reconstituted KetoCal 4:1 and KetoCal 3:1 powders come as a 4 to 1 ratio and 3 to 1 ratio of fat to carbohydrate and protein.  KetoCal 4:1 and KetoCal 3:1 have been evaluated by the FDA and classified as medical foods.

 
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KetoCal 4:1, US Formulation

A nutritionally complete, powdered product, which can be used to administer the classical (4:1) Ketogenic diet for children over 1 year of age.

Main Features
  • Nutritionally complete
  • 4:1 Ratio
  • Convenient one step preparation with a non-modular approach
  • Nutrient dense for children with low energy requirements
  • Osmolality: 197 mOsm/kg
  • Energy distribution:
      Fat
    90%
      LCT
    100%
      Carbohydrate
    1.60 %
      Protein
    8.40 %
Indications
  • Intractable epilepsy
  • Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency (PDH)
  • Glucose transporter type-1 deficiency (GLUT-1)
  • Other medical conditions where a ketogenic diet is indicated
Directions for Preparation and Use
  • Intake to be determined by a medical professional and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.

    For oral or tube feeding:

  • Measure the required amount of warm water into a container that seals with a screw top lid. To completely dissolve the powder, the water must be at a temperature of 113-122°F.
  • Add the prescribed amount of KetoCal to the water.
  • Cover and shake until the powder has dissolved.
  • Once prepared, the formula should be stored in a refrigerator and kept no longer than 24 hours. KetoCal can be kept at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours.
  • Shake or stir immediately before serving. For oral feeding, KetoCal is best served chilled

    To obtain the recommended dilution of 4 mL of water to 1 g of powder, mix the following amounts of water and powder:

Water
Powder
Final Volume
kcal/mL
80 mL
20 g
100 mL
1.44
400 mL
100 g
500 mL
1.44
800 mL
200 g
1000 mL
1.44

A gram scale is necessary for proper preparation of formula.

Precaution
  • Use only under strict medical supervision. Not for parenteral use. Not suitable for children under one year of age.
Storage
  • Store unopened can at room temperature. Once opened, reseal can and store in a cool, dry place (not in a refrigerator) and use within one month.
Nutrition Information
(US formulation - please see A for the two nutrients that differ in the Canadian formulation)
Nutrients
Per 100 g Powder
Per 100 mL *
Calories
720
144
Protein, g
15
3
Carbohydrate, g
3
0.6
Fat, g
72
14.4

Vitamins
Per 100 g Powder
Per 100 mL *
Vitamin A, IU (mcg)
1265 (380) A
253 (76) A
Vitamin D3, IU (mcg)
208 (5.2)
41.6 (1)
Vitamin E, IU (mg)
11 (7.4)
2.2 (1.5)
Vitamin K, mcg
40
8
Thiamine, mg
0.64
0.13
Riboflavin, mg
0.64
0.13
Vitamin B6, mg
0.64
0.13
Vitamin B12, mcg
1.3
0.26
Niacin, mg
7.5
1.5
Folic Acid, mcg
190
38
Pantothenic Acid, mg
2.6
0.52
Biotin, mcg
12.5
2.5
Vitamin C, mg
60
12
Choline, mg
480
96
Inositol, mg
135
27

Minerals
Per 100g Powder
Per 100 mL *
Calcium, mg
800
160
Phosphorus, mg
650
130
Magnesium, mg
110
22
Iron, mg
11
2.2
Zinc, mg
5.8
1.2
Manganese, mg
1.6
0.32
Copper, mcg
600 A
120 A
Iodine, mcg
82
16.4
Molybdenum, mcg
26
5.2
Chromium, mcg
19
3.8
Selenium, mcg
34
6.8
Sodium, mg
300
60
Potassium, mg
1080
216
Chloride, mg
500
100
     
A - KetoCal, CANADIAN FORMULATION
 
Per 100g Powder
Per 100 mL *
Vitamin A, IU (mcg)
1500 (450)
300 (90)
Copper, mcg
800
160

*Recommended dilution of 4 mL of water to 1 g powder

Ingredients
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dry Whole Milk, Refined Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Corn Syrup Solids, Tripotassium Citrate, Tricalcium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Magnesium Hydrogen Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Magenesium Acetate, Trisodium Citrate, M-Inositol, L-Isoleucine, L-Tryptophan, Artificial Flavor (Ethyl Vanillin), L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Artificial Sweetener (Aspartame), L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Nicotinamide, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium-D-Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Artificial Color (Beta Carotene), Thiamin Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Chromium Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Hydrogen Selenite, Phylloquinone, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin.
Ordering Information
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Product Code
Reimbursement Code
Packaging
11842-USA
49735-0118-42
4 x 300 g (11 oz)

 
 

KetoCal 3:1, US Only Formulation

A nutritionally complete, ketogenic formula in a 3:1 ratio (fat:carbohydrate+ protein) for the dietary management of intractable epilepsy; designed for children up to eight years of age. A medical food.
 

Main Features
  • Nutritionally complete
  • 3:1 Ratio , which supports earlier initiation of the diet
  • Convenient one step preparation with a non-modular approach
  • Nutrient dense for children 1-8 years of age with low energy requirements
  • Osmolality: 180 mOsm/kg (at 1kcal/mL)
  • Energy distribution:

     

    Fat

    87.1%

     

    LCT

    100%

     

    Carbohydrate

    4.1 %

     

    Protein

    8.8 %

Indications
  • Intractable epilepsy
  • Pyruavte dehydrogenase deficiency (PDH)
  • Glucose transporter type-1 deficiency

Directions for Preparation and Use

  • Intake to be determined by a medical professional and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.

For oral or tube feeding:

    • Measure the required amount of warm water into a container that seals with a screw top lid. To completely dissolve the powder, the water must be at a temperature of 113-122°F.
    • Add the prescribed amount of KetoCal to the water.
    • Cover and shake until the powder has dissolved.
    • Once prepared, the formula should be stored in a refrigerator and kept no longer than 24 hours. KetoCal can be kept at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours.
    • Shake or stir immediately before serving. For oral feeding, KetoCal is best served chilled.

Dilution to be determined by medical prescription:

Dilution

Powder

Water

Final Volume

20 kcal/fl.oz.

9.5 g

91 mL

100 mL

24 kcal/fl.oz.

11.4 g

89 mL

100 mL

30 kcal/fl.oz.

14.3 g

86 mL

100 mL

A gram scale is necessary for proper preparation of formula.

Precaution
  • Use only under strict medical supervision. Not for parenteral use. Not suitable for children under one year of age.

 

Storage
  • Store unopened can at room temperature. Once opened, reseal can and store in a cool, dry place (not in a refrigerator) and use within one month.

Nutrients
Nutrients

Per 100 g Powder

Per 100 mL *

Calories

699

100

Protein, g

15.3

2.2

Carbohydrate, g

7.2

1

Fat, g

67.7

9.7
     

Vitamins

Per 100 g Powder

Per 100 mL *

Vitamin A, IU (mcg RE)

1742 (523)

249 (74.8)

Vitamin D, IU (mcg)

304 (7.6)

43.5 (1.1)

Vitamin E, IU (mg α TE)

11.8 (7.9)

1.7 (1.1)

Vitamin K, mcg

28

4

Thiamine, mg

0.7

0.1

Riboflavin, mg

0.7

0.1

Vitamin B6, mg

0.7

0.1

Vitamin B12, mcg

1.4

0.2

Niacin, mcg

6900

987

Folic Acid, mcg

209

29.9

Pantothenic Acid, mg

2.8

4.01

Biotin, mcg

13.9

2

Vitamin C, mg

65

9.3

Choline, mg

209

29.9

Inositol, mg

153

21.9
     

Minerals

Per 100g Powder

Per 100 mL *

Calcium, mg

800

114

Phosphorus, mg

560

80.1

Magnesium, mg

100

14.3

Iron, mg

10.9

1.6

Zinc, mg

7.4

1.1

Manganese, mcg

910

130

Copper, mcg

770

110

Iodine, mcg

124

17.7

Molybdenum, mcg

31.3

4.5

Chromium, mcg

26.2

3.7

Selenium, mcg

20.9

3

Sodium, mg

287

41.1

Potassium, mg

951

136

Chloride, mg

440

62.9
     
*Standard Dilution = 30kcal/fl.oz.

Ingredients

Refined Vegetable Oil (Palm, Soy), Milk Protein, Lactose (Milk), Dicalcium Phosphate, Tripotassium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Acetate, Choline Bitartrate, L-Cystine, L-Tryptophan, M-Inositol, L-Ascorbic Acid, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Sodium Chloride, Ferric Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium D Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Thiamin Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin , Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid , Sodium Molybdate, Phylloquinone, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin.

Ordering Information

Product Code

Reimbursement Code

Packaging

16672

49735-0166-72

6 x 300 g (11 oz)

 

  

Protifar

A powdered, concentrated protein source based on milk protein.  A medical food designed for the dietary management of patients with disease-related increased or modified protein needs.
 
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Main Features
 
  • High protein/calorie ratio
  • One scoop (2.5 g) provides 2.2 g protein.
  • Does not alter the taste of foods and drinks
  • Can be used in cooking
  • Gluten-free
  • Handy tips and recipes available upon request
 
 
 
Indications
 
  • Catabolic states e.g. burns, trauma, post-operative stress
  • Hypoproteinemia
  • Conditions where there are significant protein losses
  • Conditions where sodium and/or potassium intake are restricted
  • Modular diets
  • Suitable for oral and tube feedings.
 
 
 
 
Directions for Preparation and Use
 

Intake to be determined by a medical professional and is dependent on age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.

Use under medical supervision.  Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition.  Not for parenteral use.

Protifar has a neutral taste and can therefore be added to both sweet and savory foods or drinks without significantly altering flavor or texture.  It is also suitable for use in cooking.

For best results, Protifar should be mixed with sufficient cold liquid to form a smooth paste before stirring into food or drink.  A level scoop holds approximately 2.5 g of powder (2.2 g protein)
 
Household
Measurement		 Weight Protein, g
1 Scoop 2.5 2.2
1 Tablespoon 4 3.5
1/4 Cup 16 14
1/2 Cup 34 30
 
 
 
Storage
 

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use contents within six weeks. Replace lid firmly after use. Unfinished solutions should be stored in a refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
 
 
 
 
Nutrients
 

Nutrients

Per 100 g

Calories

373

Protein, g

88.5

Fat, g

1.6
Carbohydrate, g <1.5
   

Minerals

 

Calcium, mg

1350
Phosphorus, mg 700
Magnesium, mg 20
Sodium, mg 30
Potassium, mg 50
Choloride, mg 100
 
 
 
 
Ingredients

Concentrated milk protein, soy lecithin
 
 
Ordering Information
 

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Product Code Reimbursement Code Packaging
21134 49735-0111-34

12 x 225 g

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Polycal

A powdered, carbohydrate energy source designed for patients with disease related malnutrition and conditions requiring a high energy, fluid restricted diet.  A medical food containing maltodextrin.
 
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Main Features
 
  • Concentrated carbohydrate energy source – 1 scoop (5 g) provides 20 kcal
  • Easily digestible maltodextrin
  • Completely soluble in foods and drinks
  • Neutral taste – does not alter the taste of foods and drinks
  • Gluten-, lactose-, sucrose-, fructose-, galactose-free
  • Handy tips and recipes available upon request
 
 
 
 
Indications
 
  • Disease-related malnutrition
  • Conditions where a high energy, fluid restricted, low electrolytes diet is indicated
  • Renal failure
  • Liver disease
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Modular diets
  • Suitable for oral and tube feedings
 
 
 
 
Directions for Preparation and Use
 

Use under medical supervision.  Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition.  Not for parenteral use.

Polycal dissolves readily and has a neutral taste making it ideal to be added to both sweet and savory foods or drinks without significantly altering flavor or texture.  It is also suitable for use in cooking.
 
Mix Polycal:
  • Beverages:  sprinkle the required amount of powder onto the beverage and stir well.
  • Foods:  for best results, mix powder with sufficient liquid to form a smooth paste before stirring into hot or cold food.
 
Household
Measurement		 Weight Calories
1 Scoop 5 20
1 Tablespoon 7.5 29
1/4 Cup 3.2 123
1/2 Cup 62 238
 
 
 
Storage
 

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use contents within six weeks. Replace lid firmly after use. Unfinished solutions should be stored in a refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
 
 
 
 
Nutrients
 

Nutrients

Per 100 g

Calories

384

Protein Equivalent, g

0

Fat, g

0
Carbohydrate, g 96
   

Minerals

 

Sodium, mg

2
 
 
 
 
Ingredients

Maltodextrin
 
 
Ordering Information
 

Ordering Information:
Product Code Reimbursement Code Packaging
21152 49735-0111-52

12 x 400 g

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