NUTILIS THICKENER 670G, BOX/6 (121661)
- Brand: Nutricia
- Product Code: 121661
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Ex GST: AU$85.24
NUTILIS THICKENER
GENERAL INFORMATION
When a patient has swallowing difficulties or dysphagia,
there are risks associated with food and drinks being swallowed incorrectly.
One way to manage swallowing difficulties is to thicken food
and drinks to a consistency considered safe and appropriate for the patient by
a Speech & Language Therapist. Thickened food and drinks are easier to
control in the mouth and can be more safely swallowed.
Nutilis is a thickening powder which mixes easily with
drinks, pureed food and nutritional supplements.
Unlike other thickeners, Nutilis has the optimal
amylase-resistant features to ensure thickened food and fluid will maintain the
prescribed consistency -and not change to an unsafe fluid consistency in the
mouth.
Nutilis does not alter the taste of thickened food and
drinks. Foods and drinks thickened with Nutilis can be chilled, frozen and
reheated safely. To obtain best results with Nutilis, it is important to
remember that appearance and presentation of food can make a real difference to
the eating experience.
USING THE SHAKER
1. Pour the drink into the shaker
2. Add the recommended amount of Nutilis
3. Screw the lid on tightly and shake vigorously until the
powder is well dissolved (approx 5- 10 seconds)
4. Leave to stand for a few minutes whilst the drink is
reaching the desired thickness
5. Do not add additional Nutilis, as the liquid will
continue to thicken during standing
ADDITIONAL TIPS
You can use a whisk or a fork to mix Nutilis instead of a
shaker.
Hot drinks : allow hot drinks to cool slightly prior to
thickening
Mixing cold drinks : let prepared drink stand for a few
minutes prior to thickening
Carbonated drinks : stir carbonated drinks to remove bubbles
prior to thickening
If drink overthickens, add more fluid to decrease the thickness. This is easier than increasing thickness by adding more Nutilis.