Question 1

Is this basically just gelatinized cornstarch?

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My wife uses it as she has swallowing problems. It's okay when you first mix it, but it does not keep it's consistency and tends to look like water, therefore, cannot be used again - so wasteful.

Question 2

Can i have english instructions please, your advert has a tin in english which is what i expected.

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I used Google Translate on the back of my tin and it said the following (automated translation so I can't say if it's 100% accurate:

Foodstuff intended for medical purposes Instant thickener in powder form based on lactose-modified starch, gluten-free.  For the nutritional needs of patients with swallowing disorders.  Instructions: To thicken a liquid, pour it into a clean bowl, sprinkle the necessary amount of Thick & Easy with a fork or a whisk until completely dissolved, 1 minute to obtain the desired consistency.  For thick semi - solid ( puree type ) , add the necessary quantity Thick & Easy ™ directly in the preparation to obtain the texture Very thick quantities recommended according to the desired consistency Thick Syrup for 100 ml 1 measuring spoon 1 measuring spoon and 3 measuring spoons for 200  ml 2 measuring spoons A measuring spoon is supplied with the box. The measuring spoon corresponds to 4.5g of powder as the sole source of food.  Thick & Easy As important: Must be used under medical supervision Not suitable for children under 3 years of age e thickener and is not intended for pediatric const age vation 1 Before opening: store in a container close the box tightly and store umum 8 weeks  2 measuring spoons 4 measuring spoons

Question 3

Can I used this to thicken baby formula?

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I’m under a paediatrician for my baby who has reflux. Other thickners did not work and she was prescribed this at 4 months old - works brilliantly.

Question 4

What are the contents of this product? Thanks.

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According to the website the contents are 225gms
Ingredients	Modified maize starch (E 1442)

ASIN	B003C6A3QA
ASIN	B003C6A3QA
Age Range Description	Adults
Best Sellers Rank	13,462 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 4 in Diet Snacks
Brand Name	Thick & Easy
Coin Variety 1	Maizena (corn starch)
Colour	Zj7757
Container Type	Powder
Country of Origin	France
Country of origin	France
Cuisine	Universal
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (715)
Customer reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (715)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Global Trade Identification Number	04051895005539
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown
Is discontinued by manufacturer	No
Item Form	Powder
Item Package Weight	0.28 Kilograms
Item Weight	0.01 Pounds
Item model number	4051895005539
Manufacturer	Hormel Health Labs
Manufacturer	Hormel Health Labs
Manufacturer Contact Information	FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, DE
Material Features	Gluten Free
Model Number	4051895005539
Number of Items	1
Part Number	791768A
Product Dimensions	0.03 x 0.03 x 0.03 cm; 4.54 g
Set Name	Single
Size	225 g (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Gluten Free
Unit Count	225.0 gram

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