Nestle Thickenup Clear 127g
Nestle Resource thickenup clear is suitable for those experiencing swallowing difficulties due to conditions including stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple neurological disorders.
- 125g
- Improves swallowing safety without compromising efficacy.
- Easy to use.
- Thickens and stabilises rapidly.
- Remains clear and lump-free.
- Odour and taste free.
- Can be used in hot, cold, or fizzy liquids
- Amylase resistant and demonstrates good GI tolerance
- Can be used in patient's favourite recipes such as roast dinner and fish pie.
- Gluten free
For thickening liquids:
Use the dosage scoop included in the tin. Add the powder to a clean, dry cup, glass, or beaker for best results. Add liquid to the powder. Start stirring immediately until the powder is completely dissolved.
Leave to stand for one minute before serving.
Please don't add additional powder to your drink once it's thickened.
| IDDSI framework | Level 1 slightly thick | level 2 mildly thick | level 3 moderately thick | level 4 extremely thick |
| 200ml liquids (water, juice*, tea, coffee | 1 scoop | 2 scoops | 4 scoops | 6scoops** |
1 scoop=1.2g
For food, add resource thickenup clear as needed to achieve the appropriate consistency
* level may vary across manufacturer/brands.
** For level 4 extremely thick liquids, evaluated IDDSI compliant based on spoon tilt test.
It is the responsibility of the person administering resource thickenup clear to ensure that the liquid or food is mixed to the appropriate consistency.
Nutritional information:
| Nutritional information | Units | Per 1.2g | Per 2.4g | Per 4.8g | Per 7.2g | Per 100g |
| Energy | kJ/kcal | 15/3.7 | 31/7.3 | 60/15 | 92.7/22 | 1287/306 |
| Fat (0%kcal) | g | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| of which saturates | g | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrate (81%kcal) | 0.74 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 62 | |
| of which sugar | g | 0.022 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62 |
| Fibre (18%kcal) | g | 0.32 | 0.65 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 27 |
| Protein (1%kcal) | g | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 1.0 |
| Salt | g | 0.032 | 0.064 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 2.7 |
| Sodium | mg/mmol | 13/0.56 | 25/1.1 | 52/2.2 | 76/3.3 | 1060/46.1 |
| Potassium | mg/mmol | 4.8/0.12 | 9.6/0.24 | 19/0.49 | 29/0.72 | 400/10.2 |
Important notice:
Food for particular medical purposes for the dietary management of patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
Must be used under medical supervision.
For oral consumption only.
Must only be consumed when mixed with food or drink.
Unsuitable as a sole source of nutrition.
Only suitable from 3 years onwards.
Storage instructions:
Store in a cool, dry place and use within eight weeks of opening. All prepared products should be tightly covered and consumed within 4 hours at room temperature or within 24 hours if refrigerated.
Ingredients:
Maltodextrin (corn/potato), xanthan gum, potassium chloride.
