Nutilis Thickening Powder

Description

Nutricia Nutilis Powder is an amylase‑resistant food and fluid thickener formulated for the dietary management of dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). Classified as a Food for Special Medical Purposes, it must be used under medical supervision. The powder disperses into hot or cold foods and drinks and is designed to maintain a consistent texture during consumption, including when heated, cooled, or frozen, without altering taste. Supplied in a 670 g can.

Key features

• Amylase‑resistant formulation helps maintain consistency during oral processing (resists salivary amylase)
• Suitable for thickening liquids, puréed meals, and oral nutritional supplements
• Mixes readily with a fork, whisk, or shaker; works in hot or cold preparations
• Maintains thickness across temperature changes, including after freezing and reheating
• Designed not to alter taste

Indications

• For patients with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
• Intended only for use as a food and fluid thickener

Directions for use

• Use only the provided scoop; one level scoop ≈ 4 g; handle hygienically
• Add the prescribed amount to the liquid or puréed meal and mix vigorously until dissolved
• Leave to stand a few minutes to reach the required consistency; do not add extra powder or stir during standing
• Prepare per serving; use within 2 hours; discard any prepared portions after 2 hours

Ingredients

• Maltodextrin; thickeners: modified maize starch (E1442), tara gum, xanthan gum, guar gum

Nutritional information

Per 100 g

• Energy 352 kcal (1495 kJ); Protein 0.3 g; Carbohydrate 87.5 g (of which sugars 1.5 g); Fat 0.1 g (saturates 0.1 g); Fibre 5.8 g; Water <8 g
• Minerals: Sodium <91 mg; Potassium <75 mg; Calcium <21 mg; Phosphorus <17 mg; Magnesium <3.5 mg; Chloride <35 mg

Per scoop (4 g)

• Energy 14.1 kcal (60 kJ); Protein 0.01 g; Carbohydrate 3.5 g (of which sugars 0.06 g); Fat 0.004 g; Fibre 0.2 g; Water <0.3 g
• Minerals: Sodium <3.6 mg; Potassium <3 mg; Calcium <0.8 mg; Phosphorus <0.7 mg; Magnesium <0.1 mg; Chloride <1.4 mg

Allergen and cultural information

• Halal certified
• Not kosher‑certified; to the manufacturer’s knowledge contains no ingredients forbidden in the Kosher diet
• No gluten‑containing ingredients; no detectable gluten when tested to <5 ppm
• Low lactose (<2 g/100 g)
• Does not contain wheat, egg, nuts, or lupins

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place; do not refrigerate
• Replace lid firmly after use
• Once opened, use contents within 8 weeks; discard any unused powder after 8 weeks

Important notices

• Food for Special Medical Purposes; must be used under medical supervision
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition
• Only suitable as a food and fluid thickener
• Not for parenteral use
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
• Not suitable for children under 3 years