| Average content per 100 g | |
|---|---|
| Energy desity | 373kcal |
| Energy Distribution | |
| Protein | 0.4% |
| Fat | 0.1% |
| Carbohydrates | 99.5% |
| Fibre | 0% |
Thick & Easy® Original
Details
- Characteristics
- Dosage
- Features
- Indication
- Instructions for use
- Order / PIP codes
- Packaging
| IDDSI Level* | ||||
| Guidelines for use per IDDSI* Level | Level 1 Slightly Thick | Level 2 Mildly Thick | Level 3 Moderately Thick | Level 4 Extremely Thick |
| Scoops per 200ml** | 5 Scoop | 6 Scoops | 7 Scoops | 8 Scoops |
*International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) 2019 www.iddsi.org
1 scoop = 1.5g
**Based on water
- Designed to be added directly to hot and cold foods and drinks.
- Lactose and gluten-free
- Modified maize starch and maltodextrin
- Smaller particles provide easier mixing and a more palatable texture
- 5 years from the date of manufacture when unopened
- 3 years once opened, the tin should be resealed and kept in a cool, dry place
- Thick & Easy® Original is designed to easily thicken foods and fluids for patients who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Thick & Easy® Original is a Food for Special Medical Purposes
- Thick & Easy® Original is prescribable on FP10/GP10 for thickening of food and drinks in dysphagia
Contra-indications
- For enteral use only
- Not suitable for children under 3 years of age
Precautions
- Should only be used under medical supervision
- Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition
- Intended as a food thickener and as such not intended to contribute significantly to energy intake
Thick & Easy® Original can be added to all hot and cold liquids, and all types of hot or cold pureed foods to develop a thicker consistency and to reduce the risk of aspiration.
- Thickening liquids: Simply sprinkle the recommended amount of level scoops of powder into 200ml of liquid (see table below) and stir briskly with a whisk or fork until disolved. The liquid will thicken within 1 minute of mixing
- Thickening pureed food: Add the desired quantity of Thick & Easy® Original and blend until a smooth consistency develops. If the texture becomes thicker than required, simply add a small amount of liquid (water, juice, milk) and re-liquidise
- Thickening larger quantities: Thick & Easy® Original can be mixed into liquids using a food processor
- Keep food/liquid refrigerated until ready to use
| IDDSI Levels* | ||||
| Guidelines for use per 200ml | Level 1 Slightly Thick | Level 2 Mildly Thick | Level 3 Moderately Thick | Level 4 Extremely Thick |
| Liquids | 5 Scoops | 6 Scoops | 7 Scoops | 8 Scoops |
1 scoop = 1.5g
*International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) 2019 www.iddsi.org
| Thick & Easy® Original | |||
| Description | Unit Size | Order Code | PIP Code |
| Thick & Easy® Original tin | 225g | 7931333 | 086-3282 |
| Thick & Easy® Original catering pack | 4.54kg | 7931334 | 219-6343 |
Thick & Easy® Original is available in the following forms:
225g tins:
Complete with a measuring scoop and resealable lid.
4.54kg catering packs:
Ideal for using in bulk preparation such as in care homes and hospital catering departments.
GB-FreONS-2400066 December 2024
For Healthcare Professionals