A little background on the High Energy Biscuits

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      Emergency Response
      26 January 2010
      Written by Laurens Ruster

      We all heard of the High Energy Biscuits. In Fact, TNT transported millions of them to places like the Philippines and recently to Haiti.

      But what are High Energy Biscuits. What do they contain and how nutritious are they? In this post i will explain a little bit more about this live saving biscuit. 
       
      A High Energy Biscuit (HEB) weigh up to 10g to 20g each. The biscuits have a very long shelf life that can last up to 24 months.
      The HEB is not just a biscuit. It is a biscuit produced according the US or EU food legislation. And that means there are strict rules for the nutritional composition per 100g. 
       
      Basically its a wheat biscuit containing high protein cereals and vegetable fat to improve its energy properties. The biscuits - apart from tasting good which children would enjoy - also contain 450 Kcal, vitamins and minerals and 15 grams of protein (per 100g pack) which provides over 50% of the Daily Values recommended by European Union. 
       
      More specific details are:
       
      Composition:
      Energy: 450 kcal
      Moisture: 4.5% maximum
      Protein: 10 - 15 g
      Fat: 15 g
      Sugar: 10-15 g maximum
       
      Vitamins:
      Vitamin B1: 0.5 mg
      Vitamin B2: 0.7 mg
      Vitamin B6: 1.0 mg
      Vitamin B12: 0.5 mcg
      Niacin; 6 mg
      Vitamin C: 20 mg
      Vitamin A-retinol: 250 mcg
      Vitamin D: 1.9 mcg
      Vitamin E: 5.0 mg
       
      Minerals:
      Calcium: 250 mg
      Magnesium: 150 mg
      Iron: 11 mg
      Lodine: 75 mcg
      Folic acid: 80 mcg
      Pantothenic acid: 3 mg
       
      More information and a movie about the HEB can be found here.
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      Submitted by Laurens Ruster on 01 February 2010
      Hello Mike, HEBs are very common first food aid items. WFP is using them already for quite some time. There is some additional information on the WFP site or check wikipedia.

      Submitted by Shared files SE on 13 October 2010
      Thanks for the information. I've never eatten them but I see that they are extremely nutritious and I will try. I guess this is the reason why they are sent to such parts of the world.

      Submitted by seo on 21 November 2010
      Thanks for the information. Infact the High Energy Biscuits are playing very important role in the lives of Haiti and other people. Malnutrition affects millions of people around the world. A third of all deaths in children under the age of 5 in developing countries are linked to undernutrition. WFP’s role in fighting malnutrition is not only to treat it but also to prevent it becoming severe in the first place.

      Submitted by Anonymous on 27 December 2010
      I am interested on your high enrgy biscuits infact, i have Buyers in Malaysia can you send some details of your product? thank youand merry christmas my email add: rhoda716@yahoo.com

      Submitted by Cash online on 04 March 2011
      “Whether or not Cambodia should have an NGO law is up to Cambodia to decide. In principle we have no objection against the extension of the legal framework,” it is well said by Rafael Dochao Moreno, head of the EU mission in Phnom Penh.

      Submitted by Cheap accommoda... on 04 March 2011
      Sending High Energy Biscuits to Haiti was a great deed. These little contributions during tough times are very helpful in making a good reputation and social image of the brand.

      Submitted by Morna Macdonald on 27 July 2012
      I'm involved with Girlguiding Scotland and we're having a biscuit themed event next month (AUg 12). We'd like to raise money to buy High Energy Biscuits - do you know where I can get a pack of HEB to let the girls see and taste them? Thanks

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