Composition of the polymeric enteral nutrition (PEN) 1 and 2 diets
| PEN1 | PEN2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MCT, medium chain triglycerides; LCT, long chain triglycerides. | ||
| Energy density (kcal/ml) | 1 | 1 |
| Total protein (g/1000 kcal) | 54 | 54 |
| % energy | 22 | 22 |
| Protein source | Casein | Casein |
| Total carbohydrate (g/1000 kcal) | 116 | 116 |
| % energy | 46 | 46 |
| Carbohydrate source | Maltodextrins | Maltodextrins |
| Total fat (g/1000 kcal) | 35 | 35 |
| % energy | 32 | 32 |
| Total LCT (g/1000 kcal) | 33 | 33 |
| Total MCT (g/1000 kcal) | 2 | 2 |
| Main fat source | Synthetic trioleate | Corn oil |
| Fatty acid profile (g/100 g of fatty acids) | ||
| C8 | 4.7 | 7 |
| C10 | 0.8 | 1 |
| C12 | 0.31 | 0 |
| C14 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| C16 | 3.3 | 10.9 |
| C18 | 3.3 | 5.5 |
| C18:1n9 | 79 | 28.2 |
| C18:2n6 | 6.5 | 45 |
| C18:3n3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |