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Are the ingredients in Thick-It safe for people with the genetic disorder Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

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Are the ingredients in Thick-It safe for people with the genetic disorder Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

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Both ingredients in Thick-It (corn starch and maltodextrin) contain less that 0.1% protein. The amino acid phenylalanine is a small percentage of that 0.1% protein which should make Thick-It safe for PKU patients. However, we recommend consulting a physician.