Those with difficulty swallowing can enjoy a delicious, refreshing beverage with Thick & Easy Thickened Beverage, in Nectar Consistency. These drinks are specially designed for those with certain kinds of dysphagia. Meeting the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiatives (IDDI) guidelines for Level 2 beverages, this is a “mildly thick” liquid, at a nectar consistency. Normal liquids are tough for those with dysphagia to swallow, because the weaker throat muscles struggle to block liquids from entering airways, leading to a risk of aspiration. On the other hand, Thick & Easy travels more slowly down the throat, passing safely into the body.
Not only is this drink designed for those with dysphagia - it’s also delicious! With flavors like apple juice, kiwi strawberry, cranberry juice and iced tea, these beverages provide a dignified and enjoyable way to get in some extra hydration!
Key Benefits- Meets Level 2 Guidelines of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiatives, meaning this is “nectar” thick. If you aren’t sure which consistency is best for you, check with your doctor
- Dignified drinking for those with dysphagia. Well-known favorites like Iced Tea and Apple Juice make it easy to enjoy your favorite beverages, even with dysphagia
- Tasty flavors like apple juice, cranberry juice, iced tea, and kiwi strawberry make it easy to stay hydrated!
- Loaded with Vitamin C to support a healthy immune system
Who Should Use These?
Thick & Easy Thickened Beverage in Nectar Consistency is best for those:
- With dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing
- That meet the criteria for needed a Level 2 thickened beverage, or a nectar consistency
- Looking for extra hydration
- That want to add extra vitamin C
| Consistency | Nectar Consistency |
| Container Size | 46 oz. Container |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Preparation Type | Ready to Use |
| Serving Size | 8 oz. Serving |
| Flavor | Apple Juice | Kiwi Strawberry | Cranberry Juice | Iced Tea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories per Serving | 110 Calories | 130 Calories | 100 Calories | 150 Calories |
| Total Fat | 2 g | 1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 90 mg | 60 mg | 90 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25 g | 31 g | 25 g | 36 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 23 g | 31 g | 24 g | 35 g |
| Added Sugar | 0 g | 31 g | 24 mg | 35 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 200% Daily Value | 200% Daily Value | 200% Daily Value | 300% Daily Value |
Apple Juice: 100% Juice (From Concentrate), with added ingredients Ingredients: Apple Juice From Concentrate (Water, Concentrated Apple Juice), Contains 2% or less of Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Malic Acid.
Kiwi Strawberry: Water, Sugar, Contains 2% or less of Kiwi-Strawberry Drink Base (Water, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Food Starch-Modified, Cottonseed Oil, Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin, Caramel Color, Concentrated Kiwi Juice, Concentrated Strawberry Juice, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Brominated Vegetable Oil, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5), Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Citric Acid.
Cranberry Juice: Naturally and Artificially Flavored, 5% Juice from Concentrate, Contains 5% Juice Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Cranberry Juice From Concentrate (Water, Concentrated Cranberry Juice), Contains 2% or less of, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Propylene Glycol, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Tannic Acid, Red 40, Blue 1, Sodium Benzoate [preservative].
Iced Tea: Water, Sugar, Contains 2% or less of Xanthan Gum, Tea Concentrate (Black Tea Extract, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Sodium Benzoate [preservative]), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Caramel Color, Natural Flavor, Tocopherol (Antioxidant).
