Thick & Easy® Original

Thick & Easy® Original is a starch-based instant food and beverage thickener which can be used to thicken foods and fluids.

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Thick & Easy® Original Data Card

Details

Average content per 100 g
Energy density373 kcal
Energy distribution
Protein​0.4 %​
Fat​0.1 %​
Carbohydrates​99.5 %​
Fibre​0 %​

 

 IDDSI Level*
Guidelines for use per IDDSI* Level Level 1 Slightly Thick  Level 2 Mildly Thick Level 3 Moderately ThickLevel 4 Extremely Thick
Scoops per 200ml**5 Scoop6 Scoops7 Scoops8 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
Shelf life
  • 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 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 200mlLevel 1 Slightly ThickLevel 2 Mildly ThickLevel 3 Moderately ThickLevel 4 Extremely Thick
Liquids5 Scoops 6 Scoops7 Scoops8 Scoops

1 scoop = 1.5g

*International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) 2019 www.iddsi.org

Thick & Easy® Original
 
Description Unit SizeOrder Code PIP CodeGMS Code
Thick & Easy® Original tin225g7931333086-328281150

Thick & Easy® Original is available in the following forms:

225g tins: Complete with a measuring scoop and resealable lid.

 


Job code: IE-T&E-2500001

Date of preparation: January 2025