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.