THICKENUP® Gel Express 450mL
Size:Carton contains 8 x 450mL bottles & 8 x dispensers.
Product details
THICKENUP® Gel Express is a liquid thickener which provides 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.
THICKENUP® Gel Express is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of people with swallowing difficulties. Must be used under medical supervision.
^International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.
Clinical Indications
- Dysphagia
Ingredients
Water, emulsifier (414), thickener (xanthan gum), sodium citrate, acidity regulator (338), preservatives (211, 202).
May contain milk, mustard, egg, celery.
Usage
- Add 150mL of beverage to a clean glass or cup.
- Pump required amount of THICKENUP® Gel Express into beverage.
- Stir for 30 seconds.
- Wait a minimum of 5 minutes for the liquid to thicken until the desired consistency is reached.
| IDDSI Framework | ||||
| Hot and Cold Beverages* |
Level 1 Slightly Thick |
Level 2 Mildly Thick |
Level 3 Moderately Thick |
Level 4 Extremely Thick* |
| 150mL liquid | 1 pump | 2 pumps | 4 pumps | 6 pumps‡ |
1 pump = 1 dose = 4.6mL.
Refer to a healthcare professional when mixing complex liquids such as carbonated and alcoholic beverages. These liquids behave uniquely when mixed with THICKENUP® Gel Express. Please check consistency of all prepared liquids before serving.
*For IDDSI level 4, limit the 150mL serve to 7/day.
‡Level 4 Extremely Thick liquids are evaluated as IDDSI compliant based on Spoon Tilt Test.
Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place. Shake bottle before opening. Once opened, use within 8 weeks. No refrigeration required after bottle is opened. When reconstituted, consume within 4 hours at room temperature or within 24 hours if refrigerated.
Important Notice: Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Only suitable from 3 years.
Nutritional information
| THICKENUP® Gel Express | |||
|
Pumps Per Bottle: Approximately 95 pumps |
Unit | 100mL | 1 x pump (4.6mL) |
| Energy | kJ | 218 | 10 |
| kcal | 52 | 2.4 | |
| Fat (0% kcal) | g | 0 | 0 |
| – of which saturates | g | 0 | 0 |
|
Carbohydrates (0% kcal) |
g | 0 | 0 |
| – of which sugar | g | 0 | 0 |
| Fibre (99% kcal) | g | 25 | 1.1 |
| Protein (1% kcal) | g | 0.5 | 0.02 |
| Minerals | |||
| Sodium | mg | 540 | 25 |
| Potassium | mg | 215 | 9.9 |
| Phosphorus | mg | 285 | 13 |
All values specified are average values.