About Purathick Beverage Thickener Powder Packets, Unflavored, 2.4 g
Purathick Natural Thickener thickens food and beverages for people with dysphagia. Purathick increases the viscosity (thickness) of cold and hot liquids effectively. Thickened beverages are sometimes recommended for the management of conditions present with dysphagia.
Purathick is made of 3 simple ingredients: Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Tara Gum, and Calcium Carbonate. Consisting of an off-white fine powder, Purathick is tasteless, odorless and smooth when dissolved in warm milk. Purathick is hypoallergenic, free of corn, wheat, gluten, soy, whey, casein, lactose & dairy. It is also non-GMO, vegan & made with kosher pareve ingredients.
Key Benefits & Features
- Thickens hot and cold liquids, and food.
- Certified Kosher, vegan and non-GMO.
- Made of simple natural ingredients: Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Tara Gum and Calcium Carbonate.
- Does not contain any common allergens.
- Tasteless, odorless, non-starch based.
- Creates a palatable mouthfeel without being slimy or gritty.
- Unlike starch-based thickeners, Purathick does not over-thicken with time.
Purathick Beverage Thickener Powder Packets, Unflavored, 2.4 g FAQs
Do I have to shake Purathick to mix?
Purathick thickens liquids best when it is mixed with a shaker. We like the BlenderBottle shakers, but any shaker or mixer will do.
Is Purathick covered by insurance?
When thickening is deemed “medically necessary” some private insurance companies cover thickeners under HCPCS billing code B4100. Coverage under Medicaid/Medicare varies by state. Check with your private insurance carrier or your local state Medicaid/Medicare office for specific coverage regulations and restrictions. If covered, you’ll need to send the referral for Purathick to one of our DME suppliers.
Can Purathick thicken carbonated beverages?
It is not recommended. While Purathick will thicken the liquid, carbonated beverages will lose their carbonation when mixed with Purathick.
Does Purathick contain any common allergens?
Purathick is free of all common allergens. Gelmix does not contain dairy, corn, soy, wheat, gluten, lactose or casein. It is also vegan and GMO free.
Is Purathick kosher? Halal? Vegan?
Purathick only uses kosher, pareve ingredients, the organic tapioca maltodextrin and tara gum ingredients carry kosher certification, and calcium carbonate is considered kosher, pareve without supervision. Purathick does not use the hechsher mark on its label because the manufacturing plant does not carry kosher certification on the product at this time. Gelmix only uses halal ingredients. Purathick is vegan and does not contain any animal by-products
Why is Purathick not recommend for children under 1?
The ingredients in Purathick, while very similar to Gelmix, have only been tested for therapeutic use with toddlers, older children and adults. Gelmix ingredients have been well tested for safety and therapeutic use with infants, and is still the best option for thickening breast milk or formula for infants under 1 year old.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 stick (2.4 g)
| | | Ages 1-3 | Ages 4+ |
|---|
| | Amount per serving | % Daily Value | % Daily Value |
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| Calories |
10 |
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| Total Carbohydrates |
2 g |
1% |
1% |
| Dietary Fiber |
<1 g |
6% |
3% |
| Calcium |
10 mg |
1% |
1% |
Ingredients
Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Tara Gum, Calcium Carbonate.
Hypoallergenic. Free of dairy, gluten, soy and GMOs. No Xanthan gum, No corn.
