[Dysphagia] Guar vs Xanthan Gum

[Tricia.Clark at cootharinga.org.au (Tricia Clark)]

Hello
 
I am hoping that someone will be able to provide information regarding
the thickening agents Guar and Xanthan Gum, I am receiving contradicting
information from companies providing these products and am becoming
quite confused.  I have been informed that Guar is quite a "bad" choice
of thickener due to a range of issues (from 'filling' the client up, to
interacting with medication), yet the provider of the Guar product
informs that these issues are incorrect.
 
If you can, I would greatly appreciate any feedback on this.
 
Thanks
 

Tricia Clark

Speech Pathologist

Cootharinga Society of North Queensland

Ph: 07 4759 2018

Fax: 07 4779 9443
Email: Tricia.Clark@cootharinga.org.au
Web: www.cootharinga.org.au <http://www.cootharinga.org.au/> 

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