Product
Dysphagia
Fresubin® Clear Thickener
Fresubin® Clear Thickener has unique amylase resistant blend, combining the advantages of starch and gum, giving you the benefits:
- Rapid thickening and stable over time at constant temperature, not affected by enzyme in saliva
- Transparent, no smell, no taste, no colour. Does not affect the taste of foods and liquids
- Smooth consistency for enjoyable mouth feel
- Mixes with all kinds of foods and liquids
- No lactose and gluten
Research study
Fresubin® Clear Thickener is safe, stable, efficient and reliable.
- Safe and stable1: Amylase resistant profile ensures maintenance of target viscosity even after exposure to saliva, supporting safe swallowing
- Efficient1: Fresubin® Clear Thickener needs less powder compared to other clear thickeners to achieve same viscosity, with saving between 20-38%
- Reliable: Dosage recommendations for thickening 100ml liquids ensure that target viscosity meet the objective requirements of the National Dysphagia Diet2 guidelines (NDD) for reliable and repeatable results
Taste
No taste
Suitable for
- Patients with dysphagia
Recommend dosage
| Stages | Nectar | Honey | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100ml liquid | 1 spoon* | 3 spoons* | 6 spoons* |
- The viscosity required by the patient has to be determined by a health care professional.
- The dosage of clear thickener may vary according to different foods or liquids and different temperatures
Usage instruction
- Fill the desired amount of powder to a clean and dry container
- Quickly add the liquid
- For 20 seconds, stir thoroughly but cautiously (to avoid formation of bubbies) with a spoon in different directions
- Let the product rest for 1 minute to allow maximum thickening
Once prepared use promptly. Do not stir into drinks >70°C. Let hot drinks cool down if necessary. Stir or shake carbonated drinks to remove gas before thickening. To thicken pureed foods add the required quantity of Fresubin® Clear Thickener to thicken to the desired consistency. To make soaking solution use 125ml liquid and 1 scoop of Fresubin® Clear Thickener.
Nutrition information
| Ingredients | 1 spoon* (1.75g) | 3 spoons* (5.25g) | 6 spoons * (10.5g) | Per 100g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ/kcal) | 19.7 / 4.6 | 58.2 / 13.9 | 116 / 27.7 | 1108 / 264 | |
| Fat (0kJ %) | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0 | |
| - Saturated fat | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0 | |
| Carbohydrate (62.9kJ %) | 0.7g | 2.2g | 4.4 | g | 41.5 |
| - Sugar | 0.02g | 0.07g | 0.14g | 1.3 | |
| - Lactose | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0 | |
| Fibre (36.4kJ %) | 0.8g | 2.5g | 5.0g | 48 | |
| Protein (0.7kJ %) | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0.5 | |
| Sodium (mg/mmol) | 27 / 1.2 | 82 / 3.6 | 165 / 7.2 | 1570 / 68.3 | |
| Potassium(mg/mmol) | 8.8 / 0.2 | 26 / 0.7 | 53 /1.4 | 500 / 12.8 | |
| Phosphorus(mg/mmol) | 3.5 / 0.1 | 11 / 0.4 | 21 / 0.7 | 200 / 6.5 |
Storage
Store dry and at room temperature. Reseal after opening. Once opened use within 2 months
Sales outlets
Watsons Rx stores, Cheers gallery and Live Smart Rehab
For product enquiry or ordering, please call (852) 21761912
For details, please consult your doctor, dietitian or health care professional
Suggested retail price
HK$ 100/150g
