Description
Purathick Natural Thickener thickens food and beverages for people with dysphagia. Purathick increases the viscosity (thickness) of cold and hot liquids effectively. Thickened beverages are sometimes recommended for the management of conditions present with dysphagia. Always consult a medical professional before thickening liquids to ensure it is appropriate for your individual needs.
Not for use with infants or children under one year old. Do not use if galactosemia or allergy to galactomannans is suspected. There are very few cases of allergies to galactomannans reported in academic literature. If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.
Each individual serving stick (2.4g) thickens 5-6 fl oz to mildly thick (nectar) or 3-4 fl oz to moderately thick (honey).
Purathick is made of 3 simple ingredients: Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Tara Gum, and Calcium Carbonate. Consisting of an off-white fine powder, Purathick is tasteless, odorless and smooth when dissolved in warm milk. Purathick is hypoallergenic, free of corn, wheat, gluten, soy, whey, casein, lactose & dairy. It is also non-GMO, vegan & made with kosher pareve ingredients.