Thick & Easy Instant Food Thickener (4.54 kg Catering Pack)

Usage Instructions

Product Description

Thick & Easy™ Original 9g Sachets provide a convenient, portable solution for thickening foods and fluids for individuals with dysphagia. Each individually portioned sachet is ideal for initial swallowing assessments and easy to keep in a pocket or handbag when away from the house.

These sachets contain the same trusted modified starch formula as the 225g tin, providing reliable, consistent results for safer swallowing. With over 15 years of experience, Thick & Easy™ is the UK's leading instant food thickener.

Why Choose Sachets?

• Portable Convenience: Easy to carry in pocket or handbag for use when dining out or traveling
• Pre-Portioned: No measuring required, ideal for consistent dosing
• Hygienic: Single-use sachets reduce contamination risk
• Assessment Tool: Perfect for initial swallowing assessments by healthcare professionals
• No Waste: Use only what you need without opening a larger container

Key Features

• Reliable Consistency: Matching national descriptors, improved mixing quality ensures the right consistency is achieved every time
• Superior Mouthfeel: Smoother consistency provides a more palatable, enjoyable experience for patients
• Taste Neutral: Does not alter the taste of food or drink
• Enhanced Stability: Reduces fear of separation or over-thickening, providing patients with safe drinking and eating time
• Smoother Texture: Smaller particles provide easier mixing and a more palatable texture

Preparation and Directions for Usage

Thickening Liquids:

• Open one 9g sachet and sprinkle contents into the liquid
• Stir briskly with a whisk or fork until dissolved
• The liquid will thicken within 1 minute of mixing
• If a thicker consistency is required, add a portion of another sachet and stir again

Thickening Larger Quantities:

• Thick & Easy™ can be mixed into liquids using a food processor
• Keep food/liquid refrigerated until ready to use

Thickening Pureed Food:

• Add the desired quantity of Thick & Easy™ 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

Storage

Store sachets in a cool, dry place. Once opened, sachets should be used immediately or resealed and used within a short time.

Shelf Life

Thick & Easy™ has a shelf life of 5 years from the date of manufacture.

Manufacturer Information

Indications

Thick & Easy™ is designed to easily thicken foods and fluids for patients who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), including conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, malignancies of the oral cavity and throat, and neurological disorders caused by injury or disease.

Thick & Easy™ 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. Intended for use as a food and beverage thickener. Not intended to contribute significantly to energy intake. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Ensure adequate fluid intake.

Ingredients

Ingredients List

Modified maize starch, maltodextrin.

Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. This product contains no common allergens and is gluten-free and lactose-free.

Presentation

A white powder consisting of modified maize starch and maltodextrin. Each sachet contains 9g of powder, providing a convenient single-serve portion for on-the-go use or initial swallowing assessments.

Product Description

Thick & Easy™ Original Sachets provide the same trusted formula as the 225g tin in a convenient, portable format. The modified starch formulation ensures quick dissolution and consistent texture, making it easy to achieve the desired thickness for safer swallowing wherever you are.

The 9g sachet size is carefully designed to provide a practical portion for thickening a standard serving of liquid or food. This makes it ideal for healthcare professionals conducting swallowing assessments, as well as for individuals who need to thicken foods and drinks while dining out, at work, or traveling.

Manufactured by Fresenius Kabi Ltd, a global leader in medical nutrition and pharmaceutical products, Thick & Easy™ Original is prescribable on FP10/GP10 for the management of dysphagia. The product is gluten-free and lactose-free, making it suitable for individuals with coeliac disease or lactose intolerance.

Practical Applications

• Dining Out: Discreetly thicken beverages at restaurants or cafes
• Travel: Maintain dysphagia management while on holiday or business trips
• Work/School: Easy to use in workplace or educational settings
• Clinical Assessments: Standardized portions for speech and language therapy evaluations
• Care Facilities: Hygienic single-use portions reduce cross-contamination
• Trial Packs: Test Thick & Easy™ before purchasing larger quantities

Nutritional Information

Important Note: Thick & Easy™ is intended for use as a food and fluid thickener only and is not intended to contribute significantly to nutritional intake. The nutritional values below are provided for reference.

Macronutrients (Per 100g)

Per 9g Sachet (Approximate)