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THICKENUP CLEAR
ThickenUp Clear is an instant food and drink thickener for individuals with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). It provides rapid thickening and gives a stable consistency, without affecting the original taste and color of the food or drink.
Is fully transparent in water and does not affect color in other liquids | Is odorless, tasteless and has no impact on visual appearance | |
Rapidly achieves stable and appropriate consistency | Is free of lumps in all types of liquids | |
Requires the same dosage for all liquids for a given thickening level | Remains consistent over time; no over-thickening and is resistant to salivary amylase |
1. Leonard RJet al.Effects of Bolus Rheology on Aspiration in Dysphagic Patients. J Acad Nutr Diet.2014;114(4):590–4.
2. Rofes Let al.The effects of a xanthan gum-based thickener on the swallowing function of patients with dysphagia. Aliment Pharmacol Ther.2014 May;39(10):1169-79.
- Dysphagia
ThickenUp® Clear
Mixing Video
ThickenUp® Clear
Mixing instructions
Step 1 – Powder First
For best results, put powder into a clean, dry glass using the dosage scoop included in the tin
Step 2 – Add Liquid
Add the liquid to the powder
Step 3 – Stir
Start stirring immediately until all the powder has dissolved
Step 4 – Serve
Leave to stand for one minute before serving
Hot drinks
A hot drink will reach desired thickness after about 30 seconds of stirring. For safety reasons, allow the thickened hot drink to cool down slightly before serving. A drink thickened with ThickenUp Clear may be heated in the microwave.
Carbonated beverages
For optimal results, stir carbonated drink to reduce the amount of carbonation. Pour the powder into a clean, dry cup, add carbonated drink on the powder and start stirring immediately for 20-30s until powder is well dissolved.
Milk
After adding ThickenUp clear, it may take up to 15 minutes to reach required thickness.
Maltodextrin (corn, potato), xanthan gum, potassium chloride. May contain traces of milk.
ThickenUp Clear is Halal Certified | |
ThickenUp Clear is Kosher Certified |
Nutrition Information | Units | per 1.2g | per 2.4g | per 4.8g | per 7.2g | per 100g |
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Energy | kJ/kcal | 15 / 3.7 | 31 / 7.3 | 61.8 / 14.7 | 92.7 / 22 | 1290 / 306 |
Fat (0% kcal) | g | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
of which saturate | g | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Carbohydrate (81% kcal) | g | 0.74 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 62 |
of which sugar | g | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 1.8 |
Fibre (18% kcal) | g | 0.32 | 0.65 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 27 |
Protein (1% kcal) | g | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.07 | 1.0 |
Minerals | ||||||
Sodium | mg | 13 | 25 | 51 | 76 | 1060 |
Potassium | mg | 4.8 | 9.6 | 19 | 29 | 400 |
RELATED CONDITIONS
Dysphagia