Thick-It
Easier to swallow. Same taste.
Thick-It Original is a modified-cornstarch thickener that dissolves instantly in hot or cold drinks, foods and supplements to give mildly thick (nectar) or moderately thick (honey) consistencies. Clear Advantage is a xanthan-gum powder that stays clear, smooth and flavourless, and holds its consistency over time, including in acidic juices and when exposed to the amylase in saliva. Both are foods for special medical purposes, used under the guidance of a speech-language therapist or clinician.
Key specifications
Why the Thick-It
Two thickening systems
Original uses modified cornstarch and suits most hot and cold drinks and purées. Clear Advantage uses xanthan gum for a clear, smooth result that keeps its consistency over time.
Instant, hot or cold
Original dissolves instantly in hot or cold foods, beverages and nutritional supplements without altering flavour, according to the maker.
Stable with saliva and acids
Clear Advantage is designed to stay consistent in acidic juices and against salivary amylase, from hot broth to frozen fruit pops.
Measured servings
Single-serve Original packets thicken one 120 ml / 4 fl oz drink to nectar or honey consistency, which keeps preparation simple at the bedside and at home.
Where it is used
Hospitals, rehabilitation units, long-term care, foodservice kitchens and home care, wherever a clinician has prescribed thickened liquids or texture-modified food.
In the box
Thick-It Original: 10 oz canister (case of 12), 36 oz canister (case of 6), 5 g or 6 g single-serve packets (8 × 25 per case) or 10 lb bulk. Clear Advantage: 7.24 oz (205 g) canister. Pack sizes and configurations are confirmed with the quotation.
Clearance & compliance
Food for special medical purposes (thickening agents for dysphagia). Maker states: IDDSI compliant (tested by Kent Precision Foods Group) · kosher pareve · Original gluten free · Clear Advantage halal certified. Supplied subject to registration in each destination country (MOHAP, DoH, DHA, SFDA or the equivalent authority). Certificates, declarations of conformity, IFUs and registration documents are provided with every quotation. Specifications are indicative and subject to manufacturer change.
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Questions
Is Thick-It available in the UAE and the GCC?
KGG sources Thick-It Original and Clear Advantage on request for hospitals, care providers and pharmacies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, supplied subject to registration in each destination country. Availability is confirmed with each quotation.
What is the difference between Original and Clear Advantage?
Original is cornstarch-based and thickens instantly, with a 2.5-year shelf life. Clear Advantage is xanthan-based: it stays clear and its consistency holds over time and in contact with saliva and acidic drinks. Clear Advantage has an 18-month shelf life.
Is Thick-It halal?
Kent Precision Foods lists Clear Advantage as halal certified. A halal statement for Thick-It Original is not published on its product page, so we confirm the status and certificates with the quotation.
Can it be used for children?
The maker states Clear Advantage is not for infants under 2 years and should be used for children under 12 only in consultation with a physician. Paediatric use should always follow clinical advice.
How much do I need per drink?
For Original, one 5 g packet gives a mildly thick and one 6 g packet a moderately thick 120 ml / 4 fl oz drink; from the canister, 6 g (1⅓ tbsp) thickens 4 fl oz of water to nectar. Follow the label for each consistency.
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