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Brent - 24 Jul 2004 03:25 GMT

23 July 2004

Hello:

Our father has Alzheimer's Disease, and has to
have thickened liquids. We've tried "Thick-It,"
and it works well to prevent coughing/choking,
however, he gets really "ampped up" on all
of the corn starch in the "Thick-It" (sometimes,
he ingests 35-40 scoops of "Thick-It" per day!)

Is there an alternative liquid thickener that
is starch-free and still would allow for proper
thickening and hydration?

Please help us if you can, and feel free to
email me anytime if you are unable to post
to this newsgroup.

Respectfully,

Brent/Bryan
bb38@tns.net

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Anny Middon - 24 Jul 2004 22:48 GMT

There is a product called ThickenThin NotStarch which is a thickener
designed for low-carb diets. Contains a lot of plant gums as I recall.

At any rate, although it's pricey it may suit the bill for you.

Anny

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Brent - 26 Jul 2004 18:15 GMT

thanks you for your input - I've been to the
web site and I'll give the product a try!

regards,

BB

>There is a product called ThickenThin NotStarch which is a thickener
>designed for low-carb diets. Contains a lot of plant gums as I recall.
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Carol Frilegh - 27 Jul 2004 00:29 GMT

> thanks you for your input - I've been to the
> web site and I'll give the product a try!
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A boiled onion that has been pureed is a good thickener.

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