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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2018
Societe Des Produits Nestle S.a., Vevey, CH;
Giulia Marchesini, Bern, CH;
Jan Engmann, Lausanne, CH;
Christoph Widmer, Kehrsatz, CH;
Thibaut Dutter, Bern, CH;
Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
A thickening powder promotes safe swallowing of a composition by an individual with dysphagia and can be used in methods of treating dysphagia, promoting safe swallowing of a composition, and mitigating a risk of aspiration during swallowing of a composition. The powder contains beta-glucan and maltodextrin in an amount that is neutral toward or enhances the extensional properties of the composition. Optionally the thickening powder can also include a low molecular weight carbohydrate such as sucrose or lactose. The powder can be diluted in a liquid comprising at least one of water or milk to form at least a portion of a composition such as a nutritional product and to improve the cohesiveness of the composition.