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ThickenUp® Clear

ThickenUp® Clear

ThickenUp® Clear is a xanthan gum-based instant food and drink thickening powder.

ThickenUp® Clear is clinically shown to improve swallowing safety by reducing the risk of aspiration compared to thin liquid in dysphagia patients (1). Remains clear – not cloudy; Lump free, tasteless, and odorless; Mixes easily in a wide range of foods and beverages and does not over-thicken with time; Remains clear when mixed in water.

(1) Leonard R, et al. Effects of bolus rheology on aspiration in patients with dysphagia. JAND 2014; 114 (4):590-594.

  • Clinically shown to improve swallowing safety by reducing the risk of aspiration compared to thin liquid in dysphagia patients (1)
  • Suitable for use with the IDDSI Framework © The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 2019 @https://iddsi.org/framework. Refer to www.IDDSI.org for drink testing methods (2 - Mildly Thick, 3 - Moderately Thick, 4 - Extremely Thick)
  • Maintains its prepared viscosity in the presence of salivary amylase
  • Easy-to-prepare in many types of liquids*
  • More concentrated; less powder required than starch-based thickeners
  • Remains clear – not cloudy
  • Lump free, tasteless, and odorless
  • Made with xanthan gum
  • Patented production process
  • Recipes available at www.ThickenUpClear.com

Thickenup® Clear Unflavored
kcal/mL
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 0%
Carbohydrate 100%
Fat 0%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 1
Calcium (mEq)
Potassium (mEq)
Chloride (mEq)
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Dysphagia

Important Notes:

THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUALS GREATER THAN 3 YEARS OLD.

  • Lactose-Free
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher
  • Halal
  • Maltodextrin
  • Xanthan Gum
Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride
Thickenup® Clear, Unflavored, 12 x 4.4 oz Thickenup® Clear, Unflavored, 12 x 24 x 1.4 g
HCPCS Code B4100 B4100
NDC-Format Number 41679-0911-76 43900-0859-79
Case UPC 00041679865972 10043900151936
Each UPC 00041679117620 00043900859798
Product Code 12498403 4390015193

Carbohydrate Source

  • Maltodextrin
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Dysphagia

Important Notes:

THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUALS GREATER THAN 3 YEARS OLD.

  • Lactose-Free
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher
  • Halal

Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride

Thickenup® Clear, Unflavored, 12 x 4.4 oz Thickenup® Clear, Unflavored, 12 x 24 x 1.4 g
HCPCS Code B4100
NDC-Format Number 41679-0911-76
Case UPC 00041679865972
Each UPC 00041679117620
Product Code 12498403
HCPCS Code B4100
NDC-Format Number 43900-0859-79
Case UPC 10043900151936
Each UPC 00043900859798
Product Code 4390015193

Notes & Disclaimers for Key Benefits (Healthcare Professionals)

  • 1. Leonard RJ, et. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2014;114:590-594.
  • *Boost Breeze® Nutritional Drink does not thicken when using ThickenUp® Clear