deutera Dens Up Velute ' Thickening powder Instantly thickens hot and cold foods and drinks in a homogeneous and controlled way. It has a particularly pleasant velvety consistency that promotes nutrition. Ingredients Modified potato starch FEATURES Dens Up Velute is a high-quality potato starch, developed specifically for use in hot and cold food and beverages that must be thickened in a homogeneous and controlled manner. Dens Up Velute has a clean and neutral taste and can be used alone or mixed with other ingredients: the desired consistency can be easily obtained by adjusting the amount of starch. Dens Up Velute is made with an exclusive granulation technique that prevents the formation of lumps and ensures an easy and fast dispersion in both liquids and food: after a few seconds you get a \"thickened\" which is perfectly homogeneous, smooth, velvety and with superior transparency. Dens Up Velute demonstrates excellent stability even in difficult conditions such as high temperatures and microwave use, can be frozen - thawed and tolerates a low pH environment without losing its functional properties. Dens Up Velute does not contain gluten and lactose INDICATIONS Dens Up Velute is an instant thickener suitable for all patients with problems of swallowing (dysphagia) or mastication difficulties that require appropriately modified consistency diets. Dens Up Velute can also be used to give body and increase the consistency of semi-liquid or mashed foods, favoring their acceptance and use by patients with dysphagia. DOSES AND METHOD OF USE Each patient requires levels of consistency of liquids and foods that must be defined according to specific needs: to choose the consistency best suited to your case, follow the instructions of the doctor. The amount of powder to use depends on the consistency you want to obtain and the characteristics of the food to thicken, such as initial consistency, temperature, acidity, etc. Indicative doses for the different consistencies referred to aqueous solutions at room temperature and neutral pH : Texture Syrup - It is obtained with 1 tablespoon (4.5 g ca) of powder in 100 ml Consistency Cream - It is obtained with 1.5 tablespoon (7 g ca) of powder in 100 ml Consistency Pudding - It is obtained with 2 tablespoons (9 g ca) of powder in 100 ml PREPARATION To obtain a perfectly homogeneous, smooth and velvety preparation, pour a little dust into the liquid to be thickened: mix with a spoon or a fork until dissolved. Check the consistency (after 2 'ca) and, if necessary, add more powder, stirring again until the desired consistency is obtained. The high solubility of Dens Up Velute makes the preparation very simple without having to use a shaker or mixer to avoid the formation of lumps. The neutral taste of the product does not alter the taste of liquids and food to which it is added. WARNINGS Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition. Use under medical supervision. Do not use in children under 3 years. STORAGE Keep in a cold and dry place. Close the jar well after use. Consume within 8 weeks of the opening date. The product, unopened and stored as indicated, is valid for 36 months from the date of production. Format 230 gram jar