Description

Flavour Creations Creamy Strawberry is a specially formulated beverage designed to support individuals with swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia. This ready-to-drink, thickened beverage offers a delightful creamy strawberry flavour and is crafted to meet the needs of those requiring texture-modified diets. It serves as a food for special medical purposes, providing a safe and enjoyable drinking experience for individuals with conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders.

Texture and Packaging

Available in three distinct thickness levels, as defined by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), this beverage ensures appropriate consistency for safe swallowing:

• Level 2: Mildly Thick
• Level 3: Moderately Thick
• Level 4: Extremely Thick

Each 175 mL serving is conveniently packaged in a patented Dysphagia Cup, featuring a sloped rim, easy-peel lid, and textured sides for enhanced grip. This thoughtful design aids those with reduced grip strength or fine motor skills, making it accessible and user-friendly. The cups are available individually or in cartons of 12 or 24 units.

Nutritional Benefits

Flavour Creations Creamy Strawberry is rich in essential nutrients, offering high protein and calcium content, along with being a source of vitamin D. It is low in sodium, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and GMO-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary needs. The beverage is also certified Halal and amylase resistant, ensuring stability in its thickened form.

Key nutritional values per 175 mL serve include:

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

Ingredients and Allergen Information

The main ingredients include water, sugar, full cream milk powder, and calcium caseinate. It contains milk as an allergen but is free from other major allergens such as gluten, soy, and nuts. Additional components like thickeners, natural flavours, and colours are used to achieve the desired consistency and taste.

Usage and Storage Instructions

For optimal enjoyment, the beverage should be shaken well, served chilled, and can be heated if desired. It is freeze/thaw stable, maintaining its intended thickness after thawing. Storage should be in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and once opened, it should be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours.

Precautions

This product is intended for oral consumption only and is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition or for children under one year of age. It should be used under medical supervision to ensure it meets individual dietary needs. With a shelf life of 10 to 12 months, Flavour Creations Creamy Strawberry remains a reliable and convenient option for managing dysphagia effectively.