Comparing the texture appeal of two types of thickened water

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Title: Comparing the texture appeal of two types of thickened water: a survey of perception
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Description: A common treatment for patients with dysphagia is the consumption of thickened liquids, which may reduce their risk for aspiration. However, patients often find thickened liquids unacceptable because of their taste and texture. This study aimed to determine which texture attributes (grainy, slick, or lumpy) make thickened water more or less acceptable. Forty-four healthy young adult participants sampled water that was thickened with a starch-based thickener and a xanthan gum-based thickener at both nectar and honey viscosity levels. The participants completed a survey of perception for all four samples, rating the presence of each texture attribute and each sample’s palatability. This study’s results were analyzed for connections between the texture attributes of thickened liquids and their palatability., Honors Thesis Advisor, Nancy Carlino.
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Contributor: Masington, Dana. (Author), California University of Pennsylvania. Honors Program. (Author)
Date: 2019-04-24
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Identifier: cali:870
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