PKU sphere® is a low phenylalanine (Phe), powdered protein substitute which is based on glycomacropeptide (GMP). When mixed with water PKU sphere is easily made into a drink.
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PKU sphere® is a low phenylalanine (Phe), powdered protein substitute which is based on glycomacropeptide (GMP). When mixed with water PKU sphere is easily made into a drink.
PKU sphere is a low phenylalanine (Phe) powdered protein substitute which is based on glycomacropeptide (GMP for short). When mixed with water PKU sphere is easily made into a drink. The volume can be adjusted to your own preference. PKU sphere is available in two sachet sizes:
The big difference is that PKU sphere is based on GMP. It contains a blend of both the whole protein GMP and some amino acids, whereas most other protein substitutes are based just on amino acids. You can download the PKU sphere booklet from the useful resources section on this page to learn more about GMP.
PKU sphere is for children and adults with PKU. It is suitable from 4 years of age onwards and can be taken throughout adulthood. PKU sphere, like all GMP‐based protein substitutes contains a small amount of Phenylalanine (Phe), therefore, your dietitian will advise if PKU sphere is suitable for you or your child to try.
PKU sphere is currently being used by lots of people. Vitaflo carried out a short survey to understand more about the experience of PKU sphere users. You can find out more by watching this short video
The amount of PKU sphere needed will depend on a variety of factors including age and weight. Your dietitian will advise exactly how much PKU sphere will be needed each day.
Making PKU sphere is simple:
PKU sphere is now available in five flavours:
- Red Berry
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Banana
- Lemon
You can choose your favourite PKU sphere flavour to take all the time or you can pick ‘n’ mix the flavours depending on what you feel like each day.
PKU sphere is a powdered protein substitute, which is great if you want the flexibility to make your protein substitute to your own preference. If you prefer a ready‐to‐drink protein substitute click on PKU cooler® and PKU air® on the VitafriendsPKU product journey for more information about Vitaflo’s products.
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Please use the 'Useful Resources' section above to view our PKU sphere booklet which includes everything you need to know about GMP and GMP‐based protein substitutes like PKU sphere plus recipes and ideas for shakes and smoothies.
PKU sphere is a food for special medical purpose, and should be used under medical supervision.