Description
Flavour Creations Watermelon Water is a thoughtfully crafted beverage designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. This ready-to-drink, pre-thickened water is infused with a refreshing watermelon flavour, offering a pleasant hydration solution while addressing specific dietary requirements.
Packaging and Design
Each serving is conveniently packaged in a portion-controlled Dysphagia Cup, available in sizes typically ranging from 110 mL to 175 mL. The innovative cup design features a sloped rim, easy-peel lid, and textured sides, enhancing grip and ensuring safer, more manageable consumption.
Consistency and Safety
The beverage is available in various thickness levels, adhering to IDDSI standards, with most variants offered in Levels 2, 3, and 4. This tailored consistency helps facilitate safer swallowing, while its amylase-resistant formulation ensures the drink maintains its thickness even in the presence of saliva.
Dietary Features
Flavour Creations Watermelon Water is free from artificial colours and flavours, and is crafted to be fat-free, low in sodium, and free from common allergens such as nuts, soy, gluten, and dairy. It aligns with a wide range of dietary needs, being suitable for clear fluid and texture-modified diets, as well as vegetarian, vegan, Halal, and Kosher diets.
Nutritional Variants
Some variants of this product are enriched with protein and energy, catering to those with increased nutritional needs, such as individuals managing malnutrition, wound healing, or fluid restrictions. These variants include ingredients like soy protein isolate and hydrolysed collagen, providing essential nutrients without compromising dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
The ingredients list includes natural watermelon flavour, thickeners, acidity regulators, preservatives, and in some variants, lemon and apple juice concentrates. The product is predominantly made from Australian ingredients, with a commitment to quality and local sourcing.
Storage and Serving
For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to serve the beverage chilled. It can also be frozen, with the assurance that upon thawing, it will return to the designated IDDSI thickness level. Unopened, the product boasts a 12-month shelf life. Once opened, it should be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours.
Usage Recommendations
Intended for use in aged care, hospital, and home settings, Flavour Creations Watermelon Water is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition and is recommended for use under medical supervision, particularly for those under one year of age. This specialised beverage offers a practical and enjoyable way to support hydration and nutrition in individuals with specific swallowing needs.
