Thickened liquids are a medical dietary adjustment that thickens the consistency of fluids so you can preventchoking.
Types
Types of Thickeners Available
There are now a variety of thickening products available commercially.
you could buy pre-thickened drinks or thickening products that you mix yourself.
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Thickeners come in starch-based and gum-based varieties; each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
Seeking help from aspeech-language pathologistor a nutritionist on how to properly thicken fluids can be helpful.
Starch-based thickeners are easier to mix; however, they are best consumed immediately after mixing.
The longer a starch-based thickener sits, the thicker the consistency will become.
If the liquid is then refrigerated, the liquid may become too thick.
One advantage of gum-based thickeners is that once mixed, the consistency remains stable and can be refrigerated.
Based on the results of these tests your practitioner may recommend thickened liquids.
People with dysphagia need to drink thickened liquids to prevent choking.
Thick-It is a food and beverage thickener that comes in two formulations: Thick-It Original and Thick-It Clear Advantage.
Thick-It Original contains modified corn starch.
Thick-It Clear Advantage contains xanthan gum, maltodextrin, and ascorbic acid.
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