A narrative review on Xanthan Gum characteristics: A Thickening Agent Used for Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a difficulty transferring liquid/food from the mouth to the stomach. It has life-threatening complications which can be reduced by thickening agents. There are various thickeners such as gelatin and xanthan. Each of these have their own characteristics. As Gelatin is melt in mouth, it i...
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jrsr.sums.ac.ir/article_47714_56c02400ddb59024a8bb76a44c49435b.pdf |