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Health Products for You explains thick water and the health benefit of thickened water/food.
Thick water is used for dysphasia, a swallowing disorder. It helps prevent pulmonary aspiration during the act of swallowing in those with that condition. Foods can also be thickened to make swallowing safer. Everybody has had food “go down the wrong way”! HPFY has five great thickeners available at health products for you.
Most people have probably never heard of thick or thickened water – not until it becomes a necessity anyway. Thick or thickened water is used most often for a swallowing disorder called dysphasia. Dysphasia can cause pulmonary aspiration, which is food or drink making its way into the lower respiratory area. And that can lead to cough or potentially even pneumonia. Patients who had been extubated are often advised to use thickeners.
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) addresses the appropriate viscosity and consistency of thick/end water. According to this, the thickness of a liquid is evaluated by the amount of liquid that pours out of a 10 mL syringe in 10 seconds. This is measured on a 0-4 scale as follows:
Many have asked “how do I make thick water?” If you are searching for a food or beverage thickener, choosing one may seem complicated and confusing. At HPFY, we have these 5 great thickeners to make life easier.
The pre-measured packets allow for fast and easy preparation of beverages anywhere. This FDA approved thickener does not continue to thicken over time and uses 60% less gel to achieve the desired thickness. The single-use packaging does not require spoon or scoops while eliminating open packaging. As a gel, it does not lump and only adds 1-3 g of carbohydrates.
Ideal for those with dysphasia and other swallowing disorders, this cornstarch-based thickener sets within 30-60 seconds and can be used in both hot and cold foods to any desired thickness without affecting flavor. It gives the body caloric intake, nutrients, and hydration.
Thick-It Instant Food And Beverage Thickener User Manual
Designed to rapidly thicken liquids, food, and other oral nutritional supplements for those with swallowing disorders, this thickener is an innovative thickening agent made from xanthan gum that is more concentrated and so requires less powder than other starch-based thickeners and is ACBS approved.
Resource Thickenup Instant Food and Drink Thickener User Manual
This food/beverage thickener can be added to all types of hot or cold food, liquids, and supplements without affecting taste. The powder of this thickener blends quickly and smoothly to achieve nectar, honey, or spoon thick consistencies while releasing 98% of available fluids after consumption. Gluten and lactose free, it leaves no aftertaste and stops thickening after one minute.
Designed to thicken any liquid (hot or cold), this thickener gel is perfect for those with swallowing difficulties and thickens in seconds instead of minutes. The flexibility of this thickening agent allows users to add body to foods to make processing easier without affecting the color of the final product.
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