There is an urgent need for the development of a high-energy, micronutrient-dense food, such as a spread, for clinical and emergency nutrition. The spread to be used in the International Research on Infant Supplementation (IRIS) III trial will contain carotene-rich palm oil as a source of vitamin A and energy, and heme iron from slaughterhouse blood as an iron source. All other micronutrients shall come from a pre-mix. The product shall be designed for young children, in particular, but can be consumed by adults, as well. An efficacy study will be conducted for six months in children 6 to 12 months old.
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