This blog post is part of a corporate partnership with Gelmix.

Introducing the New Gelmix Recipe Search Tool for Dysphagia Diets

We’re thrilled to unveil a new, user-friendly Gelmix Recipe Search Tool, specifically designed to support families and healthcare providers who need to thicken breast milk and infant formula for safe feeding in alignment with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI) guidelines. This tool makes achieving the precise liquid consistency for dysphagia diets easier and more accurate than ever before.

The Challenge of Thickening Formula for Dysphagia Diets

For individuals managing dysphagia—a condition that affects swallowing—getting the right liquid thickness is critical to ensure safe swallowing. However, not all infant formulas thicken the same way, and the process can be impacted by factors like temperature and wait times. This can make it difficult to achieve the IDDSI-standardized consistency that many infants with dysphagia need.

How the Gelmix Recipe Tool Simplifies Thickening

Our new Gelmix Recipe Tool tackles these challenges by offering detailed, formula-specific recipes and mixing instructions. Users can search by formula type and access recipes for three different IDDSI consistency levels:

• Slightly Thick (Level 1)

• Mildly Thick (Level 2)

• Moderately Thick (Level 3)

Each recipe provides precise measurements, mixing steps, and recommended wait times. With just a few clicks, users can follow guidelines for Gelmix mixing and achieve the exact thickness needed to meet IDDSI standards, creating safer feeding experiences.

The Science Behind Our Recipes

All the recipes in our tool have been carefully tested by Parapharma Tech to be used with the IDDSI framework and with the IDDSI flow test available for purchase here: https://www.healthierthickening.com/product/iddsi-funnel-2-pack/. For more information on these global standards, you can visit IDDSI.org.

More Recipes Coming Soon

If your preferred formula isn’t listed yet, don’t worry! We’ll be adding new recipes regularly. In the meantime, feel free to reach out for personalized assistance, and we’ll be happy to help.

Quick Guide: Mixing Gelmix with Infant Formula

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started with thickening using Gelmix:

1. Warm the prepared formula to at least 100°F (38°C).

2. Sprinkle Gelmix into the warm formula according to the recommended recipe in our tool.

3. Cap and shake the bottle vigorously for 30 seconds until Gelmix fully dissolves.

4. Allow time to thicken as recommended, then give the bottle another shake just before feeding.

For complete recipes and more information, visit: https://healthierthickening.com/recipes/.