Frequently Asked Questions
Product Related Questions
Sustagen Hospital Formula is nutritionally complete. It contains all vitamins and minerals including trace elements and Vitamin K.
Yes, however the fat content per serve will be different to what is stated on the packaging.
| Sustagen Product |
Fat per serve |
| Sustagen Hospital |
1.5g per 60g serve with 200mL water
3.9g per 60g serve with 200mL reduced fat milk |
| Sustagen Hospital with Fibre |
2.1g per 60g serve with 175mL water
4.5g per 60g serve with 175mL reduced fat milk |
| Sustagen Sport |
0.36g per 60g serve with 165mL water
4.5g per 60g serve with 165mL reduced fat milk |
| Sustagen Pudding |
10.8g per 57g serve with 120mL water |
| Sustagen Liquid |
3.7g per 250mL serve |
| Sustagen Powder |
2.2g per 15g serve with 150mL reduced fat milk |
Multi fibre source- Soy Fibre (Insoluble fibre) from soy bean, Amylose Starch(Hi-Maize), from maize and Inulin(soluble) from chicory root.
Both Dutch Chocolate and Mega Choc have unique chocolate tastes that are different from each other. Dutch Chocolate is lower in fat (1.48g) compared to Mega Choc, which has a fat content of 3.6g.
The residue is due to the sedimentation of cocoa powder contained in the chocolate flavour products.
The next closest replacement would be Sustagen Classic Vanilla 400g, which has folic acid and higher levels of iron.
Yes. It is sold under the name BOOST.
| Sustagen Product |
Flavours |
| Sustagen Liquid (Ready to Drink) |
Dutch Chocolate, Mega Choc,
Vanilla, Banana |
| Sustagen Powder |
Chocolate, Vanilla |
| Sustagen Hospital |
Vanilla, Chocolate |
| Sustagen Hospital with Fibre |
Vanilla, Chocolate |
| Sustagen Pudding |
Vanilla |
Nutrition related questions
The conversion rate or how fast the body turns starches into sugars, is a measure of the G.I. High G.I carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels quite rapidly, providing bursts of energy that may be followed by an energy letdown.
Health specific questions
There are five Sustagens in the range that are suitable for diabetics:
| Sustagen Product |
Glycaemic Index |
Insulin Index |
| Sustagen Liquid |
31 |
39 |
| Sustagen Sport |
43 |
|
| Sustagen Hospital |
44 |
52 |
| Sustagen Hospital with Fibre |
33 |
57 |
| Sustagen Pudding |
27 |
57 |
Yes the range is Gluten free. Gluten is the insoluble protein constituent of wheat. People with Coeliac Disease, a metabolic disorder have an inability to hydrolyze peptides contained in Gluten.
Sustagen Hospital can be used only as an occasional meal replacement under the advice of a doctor.
Sustagen is a nutritional supplement and can be taken safely during pregnancy when nutritional intake maybe poor. Any dietary intake should be taken after consultation with a healthcare professional. If Sustagen is indicated it should always be prepared fresh and hygienically. Pregnant women need to be diligent and ensure they are not taking excess of any particular vitamin by accounting for all sources of intake including supplements, multivitamins and food intake.
Firstly it is important to determine what type of vegatarian is referred to. As Sustagen is milk based it is only suitable for vegatarians who consumer dairy products as part of their diet (eg. Non red meat eaters, Lacto-ovo and Lacto vegatarians). It is not suitable for non-diary vegatarians (eg. Ovo vegatarians or vegans).
Does Sustagen contain...?
The Sustagen Hospital Formula only contains Vitamin K. 25mcg/serve.
The range contains Iodine except for Sustagen 400g (High in folic acid and iron levels).
The Sustagen Vanilla does not contain caffeine. The chocolate flavour does contain caffeine
The Sustagen Chocolate may contain Traces of Nuts
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