Nestle® Resource® ThickenUp® instantly thickens hot and cold foods and beverages. Since it is unflavored and tasteless and does not alter the taste of foods, it is very helpful in the dietary management for individuals with dysphagia (swallowing problems).
Swallowing problems should always be diagnosed by a healthcare professional trained in diagnosing dysphagia such as a speech language pathologist or other qualified swallowing therapist for evaluation of any swallowing difficulties and recommendation of suitable products.
Benefits of Resource ThickenUp:
- For people with swallowing difficulties
- Instant thickener for hot or cold foods and beverages
- Mixes quickly without lumping
- Does not continue to thicken over time
- Unflavored
- Does not alter taste of food
- 15 cal/tbsp
- Lactose-free, Gluten-free, Low-residue, Kosher
- Available Packaging: 8 oz Can (by the Each Can (51 Tbsp) or by the Case of 12 Cans (total 612 tbsp)
HCPCS Code: B4100Appropriate for these diets:
- lactose-free
- gluten-free
- low-residue
- kosher
Not for individuals with galactosemia
Not For Parenteral Use
For the Nutritional Management of:
- Stroke/Cerebrovascular Accident
- Gluten Intolerance/Celiac Disease
- Dysphagia
- Lactose Intolerance
Other Product Applications:
Nutrition Panel for Resource ThickenUp:
Nutrient: 1 Tbsp
- Calories: 15
- Total Fat (g): 0
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Sodium (mg): 10
- Sodium (mEq): 0.4
- Potassium (mg): 0
- Potassium (mEq): 0
- Total Carbohydrate (g): 4
- Protein (g): 0
Nutrient: 6.4 gram Packet
- Calories: 20
- Total Fat (g): 0
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Sodium (mg): 15
- Sodium (mEq): 0.7
- Potassium (mg): 0
- Potassium (mEq): 0
- Total Carbohydrate (g): 6
- Protein (g): 0
Ingredients: Food Starch Modified (Corn). Made in the same plant with soy, milk, egg, and wheat products
Product information and values are subject to change. Ingredient and nutrition information current as of May 2009.Orders under $50 ship for a flat rate of $6.50. Orders over $50 ship for FREE!
Due to the nature of this product and our adherence to strict safety precautions, this product is NOT returnable. View Return Policy.
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Internet Price: $57.50
