Sample | Mean value (mm) | Acceptability |
Swallowing-aid jelly | 30.89 ± 1.66 | fit as high concentration thickener |
Starch-based 7.1 (w/v) % | 20.72 ± 0.70 | not fit as high concentration thickener |
Starch-based 4.7 (w/v) % | 31.72 ± 0.80*** | fit as medium concentration thickener |
Starch-based 2.4 (w/v) % | 43.89 ± 1.00*** | not fit as low concentration thickener |
Xanthan gum-based 3.0 (w/v) % | 31.44 ± 0.39 | fit as high concentration thickener |
Xanthan gum-based 2.0 (w/v) % | 34.72 ± 0.87 | fit as medium concentration thickener |
Xanthan gum-based 1.0 (w/v) % | 40.33 ± 0.83*** | fit as medium concentration thickener |