Method for the measurement of physical properties of semisolid enteral nutrition supplements

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  • YAMAGA Kanako
    Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Culture and Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
  • GODA Huminori
    Department of Integrated Medicine, Kagawa Medical University Hospital
  • KOMOTO Aya
    Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Culture and Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
  • TSUCHIYA Naoko
    Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Culture and Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
  • OGAWA Saori
    Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Culture and Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
  • KOHNO Tomomi
    Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Culture and Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
  • YAMAGATA Yoshie
    Institute of Health Biosciences the University of Tokushima Graduate School
  • KAYASHITA Jun
    Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Culture and Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima

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  • 半固形化経腸栄養剤の物性測定方法についての検討

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Abstract

Background: Semisolid enteral nutrition supplements are used to prevent complications of gastrostomy, such as diarrhea, reflux, etc. However, the methods for the measurement of the physical properties of these products are not defined. The aim of this study is to propose a suitable method for the measurement of the physical properties of semisolid enteral nutrition supplements.<br>Sample and Methods: Commercially available semisolid enteral nutrition supplements were used in this study. A B-type viscometer and a cone-and-plate viscometer were used to measure viscosity, and a creep meter to measure hardness. We investigated whether the values obtained via these methods were comparable to those obtained from sensory evaluation.<br>Results: The viscosity of the semisolid enteral nutrition supplement changed with changes in the measurement conditions. There was a significant correlation between viscosity and hardness. However, a few samples did not fall on the regression line.<br>Conclusion: It is suggested that measurement of both viscosity at 60 rpm by B-type viscometer and hardness provide a good estimate of the physical properties of semisolid enteral nutrition supplements.

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  • Jomyaku Keicho Eiyo

    Jomyaku Keicho Eiyo 26 (5), 1247-1253, 2011

    Japanese Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

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