How to Buy Plumpy’Nut

Last Updated: June 9, 2021

Plumpy’Nut is food packet created by French pediatric nutritionist Andre Briend to treat famine. Thanks to its sweet taste, high calories and long shelf-life, it has proved successful in treating severe acute malnutrition children in Africa. ^{[1]
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Research source} It is mostly produced in large boxes and quantities for humanitarian efforts; however, there are a few ways that you can buy it.

Method 1

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Ordering From Nutriset

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fr. Click on the “Product Range” tab.
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It will be under the “Severe acute malnutrition” section. You can also peruse other products that treat malnutrition.

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Since it is used to treat malnutrition, urgent requests may result in quicker delivery. It is a good idea to have a representative of your organization fill out the quotation request, so that it will look like an official request.
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Choose whether you can pick it up in France or if you need it delivered.
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Wait to hear back from Nutriset by email or phone. They will return with pricing and availability for your cause.
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Depending upon your type of order, credit cards or bank transfers may be necessary.

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Joining a Plumpy’Nut Challenge

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Contact the Merlin charity in the UK. In 2012 and 2013, they conducted the “Plumpy’Nut Challenge” to increase awareness of malnutrition. Check the http://www.plumpynut.co.uk/ website frequently for updates.
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They will send you a box of Plumpy’Nut packets. You must agree to only eat Plumpy’Nut for a few days to a week.
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Raise pledges before you start the challenge.
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Submit the pledged donations to Merlin.

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Purchasing Partner Products

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Buy “This Bar,” a granola bar that works in tandem with Nutriset to deliver Plumpy’Nut to children in need. The bar itself says “This Bar Saves Lives.”
- For each package that you buy, the company promises to deliver a Plumpy’Nut bar to a child in need.
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Find a store that sells the granola bars. Go to http://www.thisbarsaveslives.com/apps/store-locator. Type in your location and click “Search.”
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Click on the “Shop” tab. Then, select “Our Bars.”
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00, plus shipping.
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Contact the company to find out additional information about how the non-profit arm donates the Plumpy’Nut bars to kids in need. In 2014, they donated to Edesia, Save the Children and Ananse Village to make the purchases and delivers of Plumpy’Nut.

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