ThickenUp®

Starch-based Food and Drink Thickener.

Clinically shown to reduce the risk of aspiration in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia.(1) For use with hot or cold food and beverages.

(1) Clavé P, et al. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2006;24:1385-1394.

Starch-based instant thickener for hot or cold foods and beverages
Thickens many foods and beverages*
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)
Clinically shown to reduce the risk of aspiration in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (1)

	ThickenUp® Unflavored Canister
kcal/mL
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)	Protein O% Carbohydrate 100% Fat 0%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq)	0.4
Calcium (mEq)	0
Potassium (mEq)	0
Chloride (mEq)	0
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)

	ThickenUp® Unflavored Packet
kcal/mL
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)	Protein 0% Carbohydrate 100% Fat 0%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq)	1
Calcium (mEq)	0
Potassium (mEq)	0
Chloride (mEq)	0
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)

Carbohydrate Source

Important Notes:

THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUALS GREATER THAN 3 YEARS OLD.

MODIFIED CORNSTARCH

Carbohydrate Source

Important Notes:

THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUALS GREATER THAN 3 YEARS OLD.

MODIFIED CORNSTARCH

Notes & Disclaimers for Key Benefits (Healthcare Professionals)