Resource Thickenup Clear Food And Beverage Thickener is clinically shown to improve swallowing safety by reducing the risk of aspiration compared to thin liquid in dysphagia patients(1). Remains clear – not cloudy; Lump free, tasteless, and odorless; Mixes easily in a wide range of foods and beverages and does not over-thicken with time; Remains clear when mixed in water.
(1) Leonard R, et al. Effects of bolus rheology on aspiration in patients with dysphagia. JAND 2014; 114 (4):590-594.
Features
- Made with xanthan gum
- Remains clear – not cloudy
- Patented production process
- Lump free, tasteless, and odorless
- Easy-to-prepare in many types of liquids
- Recipes available at www.ThickenUpClear.com
- Maintains its prepared viscosity in the presence of salivary amylase
- More concentrated; less powder required than starch-based thickeners
- Clinically shown to improve swallowing safety by reducing the risk of aspiration compared to thin liquid in dysphagia patients
- Suitable for use with the IDDSI Framework The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 2019 @https://iddsi.org/framework. Refer to www.IDDSI.org for drink testing methods (2 - Mildly Thick, 3 - Moderately Thick, 4 - Extremely Thick)
Nutritional Applications: Dysphagia
Suitable for the following diets:
- Halal
- Kosher
- Gluten-free
- Lactose-free
Important Notes: THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUALS GREATER THAN 3 YEARS OLD.
Ingredients: MALTODEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE