ThickenUp® Gel Express is a liquid thickener that saves time and effort when preparing thickened beverages and is an easy, fast and effective solution to support the hydration needs of people with dysphagia.
ThickenUp® Gel Express benefits:
- Dosing system allows for quick and accurate dispensing.
- Helps to improve the safety of swallow by increasing viscosity, in line with IDDSI^ guidelines (Levels 1-4).
- Contains a unique blend of xanthan and acacia gums which results in a gel that remains unaltered in the bottle over time.
- Offers smooth, lump-free and amylase-resistant beverages.
^International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.
Easy
- Convenient preparation, as the gel mixes into the beverages easily, simplifying dissolution1.
- Simple to use and prepare in different settings thanks to the dispenser, making it cleaner (less messy) than powder-based thickeners.
- Consistent dosing in all types of beverages for all required levels (IDDSI levels 1-4).
- More gel can be added to thickened beverages to achieve a thicker texture if needed1.
Fast
- Faster at reaching target viscosity than powder-based thickeners 1.
- Quick and accurate dosing system eliminates the need to measure manually.
- Rapidly achieves desired thickness in previously challenging beverages such as cold milk, orange juice, hot coffee and/or oral nutritional supplements 1.
Safe
- Improves swallowing safety and efficiency by increasing viscosity 2.
- Provides a smooth, lump-free texture1.
- Compliant with IDDSI guidelines (Levels 1-4).
- Amylase-resistant preventing saliva enzymes from degrading the gel1.
References:
1. Data on file, 2021
2. Cichero J. How and why thickened liquids improve swallowing safety and swallowing efficiency. Clin Nutr Highlights, NNI, 2021; 1(1): 1-33
- Dysphagia
HOW TO PREPARE BEVERAGES
1
150 ml beverage.
Pump following instructions
to achieve desired thickness.
2
Stir.
Stir 30 seconds.
3
Wait.
Allow at least 1 minute to
reach desired consistency.
Ingredients: Water, emulsifier (414), thickener (xanthan gum), sodium citrate, acidity regulator (338), preservatives (211, 202).
May contain milk, mustard, egg, celery.
| Nutrition Information | Per 100ml | 1 x pump (4.6ml) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | kJ / kcal | 209/50 | 9.5/2.2 |
| Fat | g | 0 | 0 |
| of which saturate | g | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 0 | 0 |
| of which sugar | g | 0 | 0 |
| Fibre | g | 25 | 1.14 |
| Protein | g | 0 | 0 |
| Minerals | |||
| Sodium | mg | 540 | 24.6 |
| Potassium | mg | 175 | 8 |
| Phosphorus | mg | 232 | 10.6 |
