Table 6.

Key barriers to RUF consumption and corresponding program messages

Barrier to RUF consumption	Recommended feeding message
RUF was often used as sauce on top of staple foods, rarely eaten directly and heavily diluted with water during cooking.	‘Feed the RUF to your child as a thick sauce in small amounts so that she can finish all that you prepare. If you add water, boil and cool the RUF before feeding.’
Soy and groundnut RUF supplements not always consumed together, affecting nutrient composition and quality of supplement	‘Mix groundnut paste and soy flour bags together at the clinic so they can always be eaten together.’
Caregivers unaware that they can bring home foods to grind at RUF production team sites	‘Bring your ground nuts and soybeans to a production team near your home to make smooth foods for your child.’

RUF, ready‐to‐use food.