ThickenUp Clear is a Xanthan gum-based Instant Food and Drink Thickening Powder. THICKENUP CLEAR 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

• Flavor: Unflavored.
• Made with xanthan gum.
• Remains clear – not cloudy.
• Patented production process.
• Lump free, tasteless, and odorless.
• Easy-to-prepare in many types of liquids.
• 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 (1).
• 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).

Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride.

Macro-Nutrient Sources

Protein Source

Fat Source

Carbohydrate Source

• Maltodextrin
• Xanthan Gum

Fiber Source

Nutritional Applications

• Dysphagia

Important Notes:

• NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE.
• GREATER THAN 3 YEARS OLD
• THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUALS

Allergens

By Nature:

Suitable Diets

• Halal
• Kosher
• Gluten-free
• Lactose-free