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ReSource ThickenUp Instant Food Thickener 12 Canisters 96oz.

★★★★★
4.7

based on 11 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.2

 

$47.99 at Walgreens

 
 

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Pros

  • Goes down easy (6)
  • Good value (5)
  • Good taste (2)
  • Provides a boost (2)
  • A life support (1)
  • Less grainy than others (1)
  • Lifesaving (1)
  • Mixes readily (1)
  • Mixes smoothly (1)
  • Nutritional (1)
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Cons

  • Cost too much (1)
  • Don't know any (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (9)
  • In nutrition drinks (1)
  • Preemies (1)
  • Works well in water (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Walgreens

Resource® ThickenUp mixes instantly into hot or cold liquids or pureed foods and is designed for people with swallowing problems or whose doctor recommends thickened liquids. Easy-to-mix with no lumping - just follow the easy-to-read instructions on the convenient individual serving packets. Doesn't change the taste of foods or bevarages. Predictable consistency - will not continue to thicken over time. Use smaller amounts to reach desired consistency - costs less because you use less. Gluten free. Kosher. Use with hot or cold food and beverage. 1 Tablespoon = 1/4 Fruit exchange carbohydrate metabolized like fruit sugar. For Nutrition Information please see package for details.

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Last update: May 8, 2009

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ReSource ThickenUp Instant Food Thickener 12 Canisters 96oz. Review

Alternative for thickening Baby Formula

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Preemies
 

"Due to my preemie twin's reflux and aspirating on thin liquids we needed to thicken their formula. While they were in the NICU, it was first ordered to thicken it with rice cereal, but it proved to be too thick, hard to get thru the feeding tube and then later, the bottle nipple and too harsh for th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 5 2008
PlatinumBleu
Knoxville, TN
I am:
  • Stay at Home Mom of Twins
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Price: $47.99
 
 

ReSource ThickenUp Instant Food Thickener 12 Canisters 96oz. Review

I prefer this over another popular brand

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Good Value
  • Mixes readily
  • Mixes smoothly
  • Requires less to do job

    Cons

  • Don't know any

    Best Uses

  • In nutrition drinks
  • Works well in water
 

"I find it mixes best when the liquid has been chilled first. I found this brand of thickener to be far superior to another brand that I was using, that I was very dissatisfied with, because of lumps and the excessive volume needed to thicken a liquid. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 20 2007
family tree dude
Salem, OR
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Price: $47.99
 
 

ReSource ThickenUp Instant Food Thickener 12 Canisters 96oz. Review

We buy it by the case

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Less grainy than others

    Cons

  • Cost too much

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"We buy it by the case; I would recommend it before any other brand. We use it for our son. He has to have every liquid thickened (to honey consistency) for the rest of his life.

If you get a doctors note you can claim this on your medical savings plan. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 8 2009
Nan
Greenwood, Indiana
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  • Caregiver
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Price: $47.99
 
 

ReSource ThickenUp Instant Food Thickener 12 Canisters 96oz. Review

Totally prevents aspiration

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Goes Down Easy
  • Good Taste
  • Good Value
  • Lifesaving

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"Without this product to thicken all drinking liquids, my mother would cough and choke and aspirate whatever she drank. It is easy to use, effective, and a real lifesaver. Just ask a happy 97 year old who depends upon it to live! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 20 2007
Marion
New Vernon, NJ
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Price: $47.99
 
 

ReSource ThickenUp Instant Food Thickener 12 Canisters 96oz. Review

A life saver

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • A life support
  • Goes Down Easy
  • Good Value
  • Provides A Boost

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"Due to Chemo & Radiation I am NPO. In order to have any type of liquid I need to use Thicket to make it to a honey cosistancy. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 25 2008
Jay
New Port Richey, FL
I am:
  • Rarely Workout
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Price: $47.99
 
 
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