This product is in the form of a ready-to-use, pasty composition comprising: a major ingredient originating from dates and including less than 5% w/w crude fibers； a protein supplement representing at least half of the protein content of the composition； an energy supplement including lipids and carbohydrates； and vitamin and mineral supplements. The pasty composition does not substantially includes added liquid ingredients, and the RUTF product is adapted for consumption without prior addition of liquid. The major ingredient is preferably a date powder/paste mix obtained by steaming dates, then vacuum-drying and grinding the resulting product. The protein supplement is preferably whey and/or skimmed powder milk. The lipids for the energy supplement are preferably sunflower oil. A typical w/w composition of the inventive product, totalling 100%, is: 22-39% date powder； 8-35% powder skimmed milk； 19-61 % sunflower oil, sugar and/or maltodextrose； and 1-2% vitamins, minerals, flavourings and enzyme mix.
