Key Benefits
ThickenUP® Clear is a clear, tasteless, odorless, lump-free instant food and drink thickening powder made with xanthan gum to provide swallowing support for people with dysphagia.
- Easy To Mix With Food and Drink: This unflavored, clear, odorless instant thickener for liquids or food mixes easily with many beverages such as water, juice, soup, coffee or other liquids
- Resource Thicken Up: This instant food and drink thickening powder helps improve swallowing safety compared to thin liquids for people with dysphagia; It doesn't over thicken with time, is flavorless, lump free and remains clear
- Appropriate For These Diets: Made to help improve swallowing safety compared to thin liquids for people with dysphagia, this xanthan gum based thickening agent is lactose free, gluten free, kosher and halal; For ages 3 years old and up
Swallowing problems should always be diagnosed by a healthcare professional trained in diagnosing dysphagia. Nestlé Health Science recommends consulting a speech language pathologist or other qualified swallowing therapist for evaluation of any swallowing difficulties and recommendation of suitable products.
About ThickenUP® Clear
Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride
Suitable Diets
- Gluten-free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Lactose-free
How long can I use ThickenUP® Clear powder once the canister has been opened?
After the canister is opened, ThickenUP® Clear can be used for up to 8 weeks.
Do I use the same amount of ThickenUP® Clear powder to thicken liquids as I would my current starch-based thickener?
Compared to most current starch-based thickeners, a smaller amount of ThickenUP® Clear powder is required to thicken the same amount of fluid to the same consistency. Please refer to the preparation charts.
How many servings are available from a canister?
The number of servings available in each packaging option will depend upon the desired consistency level of the thickened beverages. For 4 fl oz beverages, the 1-2-3 rule applies. 1 scoop for Nectar or Mildly Thick (level 2), 2 scoops for Honey or Moderately Thick (level 3), 3 scoops for Pudding. The following is an example of how many servings are available in each format: 4.4 oz (125 g) canister = approximately 89 scoops = approximately 89 nectar or mildly thick (level 2) thickened servings = approximately 44 honey or moderately thick (level 3) thickened servings.
While preparing a thickened beverage with ThickenUP® Clear, does it make a difference to the end product if the thickener or the fluid is added first to the glass?
Yes, for best results it is recommended that the liquid be added to the powder. In other words, place the powder in the glass or container first, then add the liquid.
Why does milk require a longer thickening time?
Fluids with a higher protein content typically take longer to thicken. It is suggested that milk stand for at least 15 minutes to achieve the desired consistency.
Can ThickenUP® Clear be added to hot and cold liquids?
Yes, it can be used in both hot and cold liquids
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