Trisco Foods Precise Thick-N INSTANT thickener solution

Trisco Foods has formulated Precise Thick-N INSTANT thickener solution. The instant liquid thickener is used to thicken a range of beverages and foods for the estimated 20% of Australians over 60 who suffer from swallowing problems or neurological-related dysphagia.

Swallowing difficulties can be a symptom of a number of diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. A common problem amongst this group is aspiration, where patients cough or choke because food or liquid enters the windpipe. If this happens the person could go on to develop more serious problems, such as pneumonia.

Thickened fluids are key in reducing aspiration or choking risk in people with moderate to effective swallowing difficulties. With 40–50% of aged care residents suffering from dysphagic symptoms, the nutritional value and variety of current thickening products are growing issues in Australia’s aged care sector.

Being lactose- and gluten-free, the neutral-flavoured thickening agent is suitable for use in a range of foods, beverages and nutritional supplements, without altering taste or smell. Suitable for hospital, aged care and in-home use, the agent thickens within 30 s with little mixing required. Single and bulk preparations are available and the pump action bottle provides easy dosing.