Table 1 Dosage of commercial thickener used (self-made according to manufacturer indications)
From: Adherence to commercial food thickener in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia
Dosage of commercial thickener (Nutilis®; available in cans of 300 g). (Average liquid consumption of 5 glasses (200 ml)/day (1L)). [Range of 3–8 glasses/d.] | ||
|---|---|---|
Viscosity | Daily average (day) consumption | Length (days)/consumption of cans |
Nectar: 1 scoop = 4 g = 2,dessert spoons (ds) | 20 [12-32] g/d. | 15 [10-25] d. |
Honey: 1.5 scoop = 6 g = 2.5 ds. | 30 [18–48] g/d. | 10 [7-17] d. |
Pudding: 2 scoops = 8 g = 4 ds. | 40 [24–64] g/d. | 8 [5-13] d. |