Description

Flavour Creations Creamy Strawberry Flavoured Drink is a thoughtfully crafted, ready-to-drink solution designed to support individuals with swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia. This dairy-based beverage offers a delightful strawberry flavour while providing essential hydration and nutrition for those requiring texture-modified diets.

Key Features

• Texture Levels: Available in three thickness levels according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI):
• Level 2: Mildly Thick
• Level 3: Moderately Thick

• Level 4: Extremely Thick

• Serving Size: Each serve is conveniently portioned at 175 mL, with some variants at 185 mL.

Packaging

The innovative packaging includes a patented Dysphagia Cup, featuring a sloped rim, easy-peel lid, and textured sides to enhance safety and ease of use. This drink is available in single units, packs of 12, or cartons of 24.

Nutritional Information

Each 175 mL serve provides:

• Energy: 568–616 kJ
• Protein: 5–6.3 g
• Calcium: 290–329 mg
• Vitamin D: 1.4–2.5 µg

The drink is amylase resistant, low in sodium, and free from artificial colours and flavours.

Dietary Suitability

This beverage is suitable for a wide range of dietary needs, being:

• Gluten free
• Nut free
• Soy free
• Halal certified
• Kosher dairy certified (variant dependent)
• Vegetarian
• GMO free

Ingredients

Main ingredients include water, sugar, full cream milk powder, calcium caseinate, and natural thickeners. It contains milk allergens but is free from gluten, nuts, and soy.

Manufacturing and Compliance

Proudly made in Australia, the drink contains at least 88–89% Australian ingredients. It complies with FSANZ standards and offers a shelf life of 10–12 months. Proper storage involves keeping it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Serving Instructions

For optimal enjoyment, shake well before use, serve chilled, and refrigerate any opened portions, consuming them within 24 hours. The drink can be safely heated in a microwave and is suitable for freezing, maintaining its texture upon thawing.

Usage Notes

Intended for oral consumption under medical supervision, this drink is not suitable as a sole nutrition source and is not recommended for children under 1 year. Users should verify medication compatibility with the drink's thickening agents.

Additional Features

The patented cup design enhances drinking safety, with optional accessories like cup holders and lids available, making it a comprehensive solution for those managing dysphagia effectively.