THICKENUP® Clear is a powder based, instant thickening agent that can be used with both liquids and food to help manage swallowing difficulties. THICKENUP® Clear is easy to prepare and has been demonstrated to improve swallowing safety for individuals with dysphagia.1-4
Benefits of THICKENUP® Clear:
- Helps to improve the safety of swallowing by increasing viscosity, in line with IDDSI* guidelines (Levels 1-4).
- Easy to use: hot and cold liquids including tea, coffee, sparkling water and carbonated beverages
- Transparent, tasteless, odourless and lump-free
- Preserves natural appearance
- Thickens and stabilises rapidly
- Once liquids are prepared, they remain at a stable viscosity and texture over 24 hours.
- Halal certified
- Kosher certified
Innovative Technology: Patented process and exclusive Xanthan-gum blend. Its proven amylase resistance (meaning that it will not be degraded by enzymes in saliva) ensures stable consistency during the entire swallowing process.
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Available in two size options:
THICKENUP® Clear 900g can
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THICKENUP® Clear 125g can
Mixing ThickenUp® Clear with basic liquids is simple. Just make sure you follow these steps for a smooth consistency.
^Refer to a healthcare professional when mixing protein or citric acid containing liquids (e.g. milk, oral nutritional supplements, juice, carbonated and alcoholic beverages). These liquids behave uniquely when mixed with THICKENUP® Clear.
† Level 4 Extremely Thick liquids are evaluated as IDDSI compliant based on Spoon Tilt Test.
Download THICKENUP® Clear preparation guide
For complete mixing instructions, view the THICKENUP® mixing video below.
ThickenUp® Clear is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of people with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). Must be used under medical supervision.
It is the responsibility of the person administering THICKENUP® Clear to ensure that the liquid is mixed to the appropriate consistency. For oral consumption only.
Maltodextrin (Corn, Potato), Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Potassium Chloride
ThickenUp® Clear is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of people with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). Must be used under medical supervision.
*International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.
References
1. Hibberd J. Dysphagia, 2011. 26:432-475.
2. Rofes L et al. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2014. 39(10):1169-79.
3. Vilardell N et al. Dysphagia, 2016. 31(2):169-79.
4. Leonard RJ et al. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2014. 114(4):590-4.
