Japan【Ever-Smile】 Thickened Beverage - Apple Juice【N1HF88000140000】

Are your elderly family members experiencing difficulty swallowing and often choking on liquid drinks?
When using thickening agents at home, do you find that the mixture is often too thick or forms uneven clumps?

Try Japan’s Ever-Smile Thickened Drink. It provides a uniform thickening texture that effectively slows the flow of liquids, preventing sedimentation and clumping. It helps to prevent liquids from entering the airway, reducing the risk of choking, while preserving the original flavor of the drink.

Japanese Thickened Beverage Texture Classification <Swallowing Adjustment Food Association Classification 2013>

Thickened Beverage

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Simply open the bottle to drink. You may also refrigerate or heat it (recommended temperature: 10-50°C). If heating, transfer to a heat-resistant container before warming.
After opening, refrigerate and consume as soon as possible.

1. Ｑ：Why is there a need for thickened beverages?
   Ａ：Adding a thickening agent to liquid drinks helps to reduce the flow rate, making it easier for individuals with swallowing difficulties to trigger the swallowing reflex and prevent liquids from entering the airway, thus avoiding choking.
2. Ｑ：What is the difference between homemade thickened drinks and Ever Smile thickened beverages?
   Ａ：Homemade thickened drinks often face issues such as excessive thickness, clumping, sedimentation, and unevenness due to problems with mixing ratios and dissolution stability. Additionally, the taste of thickening agents can be unpleasant. Ever Smile thickened beverages have a uniform consistency that remains stable between 10-50°C, without sedimentation or clumping, while preserving the original flavor of the drink.
3. Ｑ：Are there different levels of thickened beverages?
   Ａ： According to the Japanese Society for Dysphagia Rehabilitation's 2013 classification, beverages are categorized into three levels:Level I: Regular beverage thickness, high flow rate / Can be drunk through a strawLevel II: Noticeably thicker than regular beverages, slow flow rate / Some resistance when drinking through a strawLevel III: Very thick, extremely low flow rate / Cannot be drunk through a straw, needs to be eaten with a spoon
4. Ｑ：How should Ever Smile thickened beverages be stored?
   Ａ：Store at room temperature between 10-30°C. Do not freeze and avoid direct sunlight.
5. Ｑ：Why can Ever Smile thickened beverages be stored at room temperature for a long time?
   Ａ：The product is sealed and heat-sterilized, ensuring a sterile state. The aluminum packaging provides light protection. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 18 months before opening.
6. Ｑ：How long can a thickened beverage be stored after opening?
   Ａ：After opening, the beverage should be refrigerated and consumed as soon as possible. The lightweight aluminum packaging makes it easy to carry and use in portions. Be cautious of the bottle cap’s sharp edge to avoid cuts.
7. Ｑ：Can thickened beverages be frozen?
   Ａ：Freezing thickened beverages is not recommended as it may affect the flavor and consistency.
8. Ｑ：How should Ever Smile thickened beverages be enjoyed?
   Ａ：Open the bottle and drink directly. It can also be refrigerated or heated (recommended temperature: 10-50°C). When heating, transfer to a heat-resistant container and heat to a maximum of 50°C. For microwave heating, heat for 10 seconds, stir well, and drink. Do not boil in the container.

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