ThickenUp® Clear is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of people with swallowing difficulties.
Features
• Instant Food and Drink Thickener.
• Transparent, tasteless, odourless and lump-free.
• Easy to mix and easy to measure.
• Rapid thickening and stabilisation.
Innovative Technology: Patented process and exclusive Xanthan-gum blend. Its proven amylase resistance ensures stable consistency during the entire swallowing process.
Improves Compliance: Does not affect colour, taste and odour of hot or cold liquids or foods.
Specifications
Recommended Dosage:
| IDDSI Framework |
Level 1 - Slightly Thick |
Level 2 - Mildly Thick |
Level 3 - Moderately Thick |
Level 4 - Extremely Thick |
| 200 ml liquids (water, juice*, tea, coffee) |
1 scoop |
2 scoops |
3 scoops |
4 scoops |
1 scoop = 1.2g
* Level may vary across manufacturer / brands
** For Level 4 pureed food, add ThickenUp® Clear as needed to achieve the appropriate consistency.
** For Level 4 extremely thick liquids, evaluated as IDDSI compliant based on Spoon Tilt Test. It is the responsibility of the person administering THICKENUP® Clear to ensure that the liquid or food is mixed to the appropriate consistency.
Usage:
- Use the dosage scoop included in the tin.
- First add the desired quantity of powder into an empty container (glass).
- Then add liquid into a container (glass) and stir with a spoon until completely dissolved.
- 1 blue scoop = 1.2 g
For pureed food add ThickenUp® Clear as needed to achieve appropriate consistency.
Easy to Use: One dosage per thickening level for all liquids*. Stabilises rapidly and remains stable. Dissolves in oral nutritional supplements.
* Refer to a health care professional when mixing protein-containing liquids (eg oral nutritional supplements and milk), carbonated and alcoholic beverages. These liquids behave uniquely when prepared with ThickenUp® Clear. It is the responsibility of the person administering ThickenUp® Clear to ensure that the liquid is mixed to the appropriate consistency.
