Our formulas should always be given at room temperature. At cold temperatures, the formula will be thicker so run the pouch under warm water.
Shake or knead pouch for 30 seconds proir to administrating.
All of our formulas were created to be delivered either via pump, gravity feeding bag, reusable tube feeding pouch, or a bolus syringe. For more information about these various methods, please visit our our main administration page for more tips.
Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley and its pediatric partner, Nourish Peptide Berry Medley, have a subtle sweet taste provided by the berries and cinnamon. They are great formulas to incorporate into smoothies for oral use.
Switch over slowly to allow the body time to adjust to whole food (ie: fiber) again. Most patients start by replacing ½ to one serving of their current formula with Functional Formularies products, as tolerated, until a complete switch over is achieved. Most caregivers report transitioning over the course of 7-10 days. That is just a general guideline. For specific recommendations, please check with your medical team.
An independent third party microbial assessment shows that there is no microbial growth on a 12 hour hang time at ambient room temperatures. A 2 year shelf life indicates that there is no microbial spollage and no significant loss in nutritional value in unopened pouches stored at ambient room temperatures.
Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley undergoes regular nutritional assessment and lab testing. However, as with all real food products, the nutrient levels may vary a bit due to growing season, soil, and weather conditions. If you have specific dietary restrictions that require you to be exact with certain nutrient levels, please discuss the use of this product with a healthcare provider.
Yes. Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley can be used through a G-tube, PEG tube, and J-tube, Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley has been tested down to an French or larger feeding tube.
Organic pumpkin seed protein has been included in the formula to nicely complement the organic hydrolyzed pea protein. Organic pumpkin seed proban is a good source of the amino acids methionine and arginine.
Our Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley formula is free from seeds, we deseed the berries before they go into the formula.
Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley, like any other Functional Formularies formula, has a 2-year shelf life and a 12 hour hang time. Achieving these goals requires that the formula be heated to assure that the whole foods have no microbial activity. This heat processing often results in a change in color of the berries.
"I enjoy Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley orally for my nutrition as I am going through cancer treatment and don’t have much of an appetite. I use Liquid Hope Peptide Berry Medley like a smoothie and it is very good."