Slõ pre-thickened juice drinks and hot thickened drinks are the only drinks
available which match the 3 fluid consistencies recommended in the
National Descriptor Guidelines for Texture Modification in Adults.
As a direct result they can be used for all degrees of Dysphagia
and all
types
of
Dysphagia treatment.
These multiple consistencies are described using different terms to
give a
visual indication of the flow rate of thickened fluids.
Just some of the terms
currently being used are shown below and the equivalent Slõ Drink consistency.
1 (White Cup) |
Syrup |
Single Cream |
Tomato Juice |
2 (Beige Cup) |
Custard |
Double Cream |
Tomato Ketchup |
3 (Brown Cup) |
Pudding |
Clotted Cream |
Tomato Puree |