GuarThik

Details

GuarThik is a high quality, natural gum product that is excellent for thickening foods and fluids.

GuarThik can be used to thicken all types of foods and fluids including water, juice, cordials, tea, coffee, milk based products, alcohol. GuarThik is equally effective in thickening both hot and cold foods and fluids.

How this product works:

• Thickens foods and fluids easily
• Assists with impaired swallowing

Directions: Add required powder to food or fluid stirring briskly. Allow to stand until desired thickness is reached. NOTE: Warm / hot fluids thicken faster than cold fluids.

Who For

GuarThik is ideal for those who have difficulty swallowing or dysphagia. Dysphagia is a medical term used to describe dysfunctional swallowing. People with dysphagia may have trouble safely swallowing fluids, foods, or saliva - symptoms can include choking and coughing on swallowing and food sticking & causing discomfort.

Often, dysphagia makes it difficult to take in enough calories and fluids for proper nourishment and can lead to additional serious medical problems. GuarThik thickens fluids and foods to offer those with swallowing difficulties.

• improved  swallowing coordination
• decreased risk of food or fluid entering the lungs
• increased enjoyment of eating.  

Benefits

• Economical – use less GuarThik per serve than starch based thickeners and save. GuarThik starts at just $0.03 per serve (Level 150).
• Easy to Mix – GuarThik can be mixed both by hand with a fork or whisk and by high speed blending.
• Contains Soluble Dietary Fibre - for good digestive health.
• No taste, flavour or smell – GuarThik will not alter the taste or appearance of foods or fluids.

Nutritional Profile

• Lactose Free
• Gluten Free
• Salt Free, Sugar Free
• Fat Free and Low Energy – GuarThik should be suitable for diabetics. 

Nutritional Information