SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
The Microbial Quality and Safety of Blenderised Enteral Nutrition Formula: A Systematic Review.
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- The effect of blended tube feeding compared to conventional formula on clinical outcomes in adults: A systematic review.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2026Pooled it
- Non-Inferiority of a Ready-to-Drink Enteral Formula on Nutritional Status in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2026Trial
- Preclinical Imaging for the Translation of Innovative Nutritional Strategies: Current Applications and Future Perspectives.Journal of imaging · 2026Review
- Nutritional and Microbiological Aspects of the Formulations and the Impact of Home Enteral Nutrition Therapy Use on Patients' Quality of Life.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Observational
- Risk of gastrointestinal intolerance and complications associated with homemade versus commercial enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: a single-center retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Microbiological Quality of Commercial Enteral Formulas and Investigation of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Effects of Thyme, Saffron, and Turmeric Extract Mixture.International journal of preventive medicine · 2026Article
- Enteral feeding barriers in the intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in Ghana.The Southern African journal of critical care : the official journal of the Critical Care Society · 2026Article
- Nutrition Support Interventions for Children and Young People Treated for Osteosarcoma: A Scoping Review.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Article
- Homemade formulas for nutrition support in chronic kidney disease: A narrative review of the opportunity for education, research, and innovation.Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition · 2025Review
- A Narrative Review of Home Enteral Nutrition in Australia with a Focus on Blended Tube Feeding.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Comparison of nutritional outcomes and complication profiles of commercial enteral nutrition and homemade homogenate in patients with dysphagia who are chronically immobilized.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Homemade blenderized tube feeding improves gut microbiome communities in children with enteral nutrition.Frontiers in microbiology · 2023Article
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Abstract
The use of blenderised enteral nutrition formula (ENF) is on the increase globally. However, concerns remain regarding the microbial quality and safety of blenderised ENF compared with standard recommendations and commercial ENF.
aimThis was a systematic review which sought to compare the microbial quality of blenderised ENF and commercial ENF and to evaluate the effect of storage time on blenderised ENF.
methodFour databases (Pubmed, EMBASE, PSYCInfo and Google scholar) were searched for relevant articles based on the Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes framework.
resultsEleven studies which met the criteria were included in the systematic review. Two major areas were identified; Microbial Quality of Blenderised ENF versus Commercial ENF; and The Effect of Storage Time on Microbial Quality of Blenderised ENF. Overall, 72.7% of the studies showed microbial contamination in blenderised ENF compared with 57.1% of commercial ENF, and the storage time was another important factor in the rates of contamination. The extent of handling or manipulation of the enteral formula was critical in determining the level of contamination.
conclusionPreparation techniques for blenderised ENF need to be established and caregivers taught how to prepare and administer it appropriately in order to reduce contamination. Further, well-designed studies are required, which compare the microbial quality of blenderised ENF using adequate handling techniques and commercial ENF.
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