Description
Flavour Creations Raspberry Cordial offers a thoughtfully crafted solution for individuals with swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia. This ready-to-drink, raspberry-flavoured beverage is designed to support those requiring texture-modified diets, enhancing both fluid and energy intake.
Key Features
- Pre-Thickened Consistency: Available in three International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) thickness levels—Mildly Thick (Level 2), Moderately Thick (Level 3), and Extremely Thick (Level 4)—to cater to specific dietary needs.
- Innovative Packaging: Each 175 mL serving is housed in a patented Dysphagia Cup, featuring a sloped rim and textured sides for improved grip. The large foil pull tab ensures easier access, promoting independence.
- Amylase Resistant: The beverage maintains its viscosity even in the presence of saliva, ensuring consistent texture.
Dietary Information
- Free From: No artificial colours or flavours, and free from gluten, nuts, soy, dairy, and lactose.
- Suitable For: Clear fluid diets, and those following dairy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, Halal, and Kosher diets.
- Allergen Free: Safe for individuals with common food allergies.
Stability and Storage
- Viscosity Stability: Remains stable through freezing and thawing, and beyond typical food safety time limits.
- Storage Instructions: Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours. Discard any leftovers after this period.
Ingredients
Comprised of water, sugar, thickeners, acidity regulators, natural colour and flavour, and a preservative, this cordial is low in fat, sodium, and protein, with no detectable gluten, fat, or cholesterol.
Usage Instructions
- Serving: Simply peel back the foil lid and serve chilled. Intended for oral consumption only.
- Precautions: Not suitable as a sole nutrition source and not recommended for children under 1 year. Use under medical supervision is advised.
Intended Audience
Ideal for individuals with dysphagia due to conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and other neurological disorders. Suitable for residential aged care and clinical settings. Consultation with a Speech Pathologist is recommended for effective dysphagia management.
Optional Accessories
Complementary accessories include Dysphagia Cup Lids & Labels for sealing and storage, and Cup Holders for added convenience.
Shelf Life
The product boasts a 12-month shelf life when unopened, ensuring long-term availability for those who rely on its unique benefits.