Hormel Thick & Easy Instant Food & Beverage Thickener

Directions: 1. Use enclosed level measuring scoop to add thickener to desired liquids and solids. Stir with a spoon or a fork for approximately 15 seconds until thickener is dissolved. 2. Allow 1-4 minutes for product to reach desired thickness. Storage & handling: Store in a cool, dry place. Shelf stable up to 2 years from date opened.

Description

Hormel™ Thick & Easy® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener. For swallowing difficulty.

Other Description

Easier, more appealing, and safer for swallowing - three easy reasons why Thick & Easy® instant food & beverage thickener is the product of choice for individuals with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Thick & Easy® instant food & beverage thickener is so versatile that it thickens all types of hot & cold liquids and foods without affecting the taste. Simply add our specially formulated thickener to your desired liquids or foods, and almost instantly, they become the proper consistency for safe swallowing. Individuals with dysphagia can enjoy tasty, nourishing foods, while maintaining a properly hydrated and healthy nutritional status. Thickener Mixing Chart. Liquid Consistency. 4 fl oz: Nectar-like: 1T - Honey-like: 1T+1 1/2tsp- Spoon-thick: 2T. 6 fl oz: Nectar-like: 1T + 2 1/2 tsp - Honey-like: 2T + 1 1/2tsp- Spoon-thick: 2T + 2 1/2tsp. 8 fl oz: Nectar-like: 2T - Honey-like: 3T- Spoon-thick: 1/4 cup. 32 fl oz: Nectar-like: 1/2 cup - Honey-like: 1/2 cup+3T- Spoon-thick: 1 cup. 128 fl oz: Nectar-like: 2 cups - Honey-like: 3 cups- Spoon-thick: 4 cups. Food - mashed potato consistency. Pureed fruits: 4 oz drained - 3/4 - 1 1/2 tsp. Pureed vegetables: 4 oz drained - 3/4 - 1 1/2 tsp. Pureed meats: 3 oz - add 1 oz meat broth slurry. (Meat broth slurry = 4 oz meat broth thickened with 1 T of Thick & Easy® instant food & beverage thickener). This chart is a guide for thickening liquids to the viscosity levels of nectar, honey, or spoon thick consistencies. The amount of thickener may need to be adjusted to meet your individual needs. ADA exchange: Thick & Easy® instant food & beverage thickener metabolizes like fruit sugar. One tablespoon equals 1/3 fruit exchange which equals 4 grams of carbohydrates. T= tablespoons, tsp = teaspoon, 3 tsp = 1T. Hormel Health Labs. www.hormelhealthlabs.com. 1-800-866-7757. Visit us www.hormelhealthlabs.com. For a complete product listing. © Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.5 g

Servings per Container: 50

Energy	15
Total Fat	0 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	0 mg
Carbohydrates	4 g
Protein	0 g

Ingredients

Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin.

Distributor

Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc
Savannah, GA 31405
1-800-866-7757
www.hormelhealthlabs.com

UPC

00719098179382