Description
Thick & Easy® Clear Food & Beverage Thickeners — Transparent, Taste-Neutral Texture Control for Safe Swallowing
Thick & Easy® Clear is a powdered thickener specially formulated to help individuals with swallowing challenges (dysphagia) enjoy hot or cold beverages and foods with confidence. Unlike traditional thickeners, this one remains clear and visually appealing—making drinks and foods look just as they should while achieving safe consistency.
Key Features & Benefits
- Clear, appetising appearance — The powder creates visually transparent liquids and foods, helping preserve appeal and dignity at mealtimes.
- Tasteless and minimally alters flavor — Designed to thicken without changing taste or color, so the original drink or food stays true.
- Minimal calories & carbohydrates — Suitable for diets that need to manage weight or carbohydrate intake while still enabling safe texture modification.
- Hot or cold use, flexible consistency options — Works equally in both hot and cold beverages or foods, and accommodates IDDSI Level 2 (Mildly Thick / Nectar) or Level 3 (Moderately Thick / Honey) consistencies as required.
- Meets age requirement — Suitable for children aged 3 years and older, as well as adults.
How to Use
- Measure the recommended amount of powder according to the mixing chart on the canister or packaging.
- Add to the chosen beverage (cold or hot) or soft food and stir thoroughly until fully dissolved.
- Allow it to rest briefly if required (depending on the food/temperature) and serve at the proper consistency for safe swallowing.
- Use under the guidance of a healthcare professional (speech-language pathologist or dietitian) to determine the right consistency (IDDSI Level 2 or 3) for the individual’s needs.
Important Things to Know
- This product is intended for individuals with swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) and should be used as part of a diet plan developed by a qualified clinician.
- While it ensures the correct texture, it does not provide additional nutrition (calories, protein etc.) — ensure the overall nutrition is still managed appropriately.
- Always check for food allergies and ingredient sensitivities; store the product as directed to preserve performance.
- Because viscosity matters for safety, consistency should be verified (by testing or clinician protocol) before letting the individual consume independently.
| SKU # | 579399 |
| Manufacturer # | 17938 |
| Brand | Thick & Easy® |
| Manufacturer | Hormel Food Sales |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Application | Food and Beverage Thickener |
| Calories per Serving | 15 Calories |
| Calories per Serving Range | 0 to 100 Calories |
| Container Type | Canister |
| Container Type Range | Canisters |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Flavor Range | Unflavored |
| HCPCS | B4100 (Disclaimer) |
| IDDSI Consistency | IDDSI Level 0 Thin |
| Ingredients | Modified Starch |
| Is_Active_Vendor | Y |
| Is_DSCSA | N |
| Is_Discontinued | N |
| Is_Medical_Device | N |
| Lot_Tracking_Flag | N |
| On_Allocation | N |
| Preparation | Powder |
| Product Dating | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days |
| Serving Size | 1 Tbsp. Serving Size |
| Supplier_ID | 55528629 |
| UNSPSC Code | 42231806 |
| User | Ages 3 Years and Up |
| User Group | Child to Adult |
| Volume | 8 oz. |