Description

Precise Drink offers a specialized range of thickened beverages and liquid thickeners, expertly crafted for individuals managing dysphagia. This innovative product line is designed to ensure safe hydration and nutrition by modifying the consistency of fluids, making it an essential tool for those requiring texture-modified diets.

Product Range

The range includes:

• Ready-to-Drink Thickened Beverages: Conveniently packaged for immediate use, available in various flavors such as Water, Pear, Orange, Apple & Raspberry.
• Precise Thick-N INSTANT Liquid Thickeners: Available in 500mL and 3L bottles, equipped with precision pumps for accurate dosing.

Key Features

• IDDSI Compliance: Adheres to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative, offering consistency levels from Slightly to Extremely Thick (Levels 1–4).
• Taste Preservation: Maintains the original taste and flavor of beverages, suitable for a wide range of drinks including water, juices, and milk-based beverages.
• Ease of Use: Ready-to-drink options require no mixing, while liquid thickeners provide mess-free preparation with fast-acting viscosity development.

Packaging and Storage

• Hygienic Packaging: Sealed, clear, and color-coded for easy identification of viscosity levels.
• Shelf Life: Ready-to-drink beverages have a shelf life of 9–12 months, while thickeners last 12 months from manufacture.
• Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place; refrigeration not required until after preparation.

Dietary Suitability

• Free From Common Allergens: Gluten, lactose, nuts, dairy (for certain products), and soy.
• Suitable for Various Diets: Vegetarian, vegan, diabetic-friendly, Halal, and Kosher certified.
• Nutritional Content: Low energy, with minimal protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Some variants provide dietary fiber and essential minerals.

Ingredients

The ingredients include:

• Soluble plant polysaccharides
• Thickeners such as Xanthan gum and Gellan gum
• Food acids and preservatives for stability
• Reconstituted fruit juices for flavored variants

Usage Guidelines

• Intended for Oral Consumption: Not suitable as a sole nutrition source and should be used under medical supervision.
• Target Audience: Suitable for children over three years (with exceptions) and adults, ideal for use in healthcare settings like aged care and hospitals.
• Professional Guidance: Consistency requirements should be determined by a healthcare professional.

Handling Instructions

• Food Safety Protocols: Follow recommended practices for preparation and storage.
• Pump Maintenance: Do not reuse pumps; dispose of bottles when nearly empty.
• Prepared Drinks: Consume within specified timeframes to ensure safety.

Compliance

Precise Drink meets FSANZ Food for Special Medical Purposes labelling requirements and has been independently validated for safety. It also aligns with Arthritis Australia’s Accessibility Benchmarking Scale, ensuring ease of use for all consumers.