The advantage of RUTF is that it is a ready-to-use paste which does not need to be mixed with water, thereby avoiding the risk of bacterial proliferation in case of accidental contamination.

即食治疗食物的优点是，它是一种即时使用的糊状物，而且不需要与水混合，因而降低了意外污染时细菌增生的危险。