Thick-It Instant Food Thickener contains less than 0.1% protein.  The amino acid phenylalanine is a small percentage of the 0.1% protein which should make Thick-It Instant Food Thickener safe for PKU patients.  However, we recommend consulting a physician.

Thick-It Instant Food Thickener is kosher but the Purees are not.  For a kosher certification letter contact Precision Foods Customer Service.

No, Thick-It Purees may contain gluten from wheat, oat, rye and/or barley.

Yes, Thick-It Instant Food Thickener can be mixed with breast milk, but needs to be consumed immediately.  Enzymes in breast milk cause the starch in Thick-It Instant Food Thickener to break down so it is recommended that only the amount of breast milk that can be consumed in a 10-15 minute period be thickened.

Yes, you can mix bulk amounts of liquid with Thick-It Instant Food Thickener in advance as long as you keep any unused portion covered and refrigerated.  The refrigerated thickened liquid should be used in 2-3 days.  Do not leave a thickened liquid at room temperature any longer than 3-4 hours as bacteria may build up in the thickened liquid.

Not usually, but every diabetic is different.  The effect maltodextrin has on your blood sugar should be considered metabolically equivalent to glucose (dextrose).

Possibly, but it will not be the cause of the problem.

Thick-It Purees are fully cooked in the can and sterilized in the canning process.  We recommend heating to 165 F before serving.

Yes, the allergens include, but are not limited to, milk, soy and egg.  Our labels are clearly marked if they contain any of the major food allergens.

Thick-It does not bind fluids.  Constipation is generally caused by other circumstances such as medications, lack of dietary fiber, poor eating habits and inadequate consumption of liquids.

No, Thick-It Instant Food Thickener does not bind fluids.  The patient receives essentially the same hydration as if they had consumed a non-thickened fluid.  In other words, 98% of the liquid is directly absorbed for hydration.  It is important for the patient to receive a significant liquid intake on a daily basis, unless the physician has advised the patient to limit fluids.

Not usually, but everyone is different.  Consult the patient’s physician.

With a pH of 6.8, it is considered neutral.

A Julian code date is located on cases of Thick-It Instant Food Thickener as well as the bottom of cans.  Example:  B6212D14

B:  is the manufacturing plant
6:  is the year or 2006
212:  is the day of the year (365 days in a year so 212 is July 31^st)
D14:  is intended for manufacturer use

For Thick-It Purees there is a code that appears on the case under the product description.
Example:  Seasoned Chicken Puree

02236 12:55:26:  produced on the 223^rd day of 2006 at 12:55

Each can of Thick-It Puree also has a code on it.
Example:  DO746 PI/1510

DO746:  stands for the 4^th batch made on the 74^th day of 2006
PI:  is a co-packer code
1510:  is the 1510^th can of the batch

Thick-It Instant Food Thickener has a quality shelf life of 30 months from the date of manufacture and Thick-It Purees has a quality shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Thick-It Purees will last up to five days after opening if, one opened they are transferred to another container and refrigerated immediately.

Thick-It Instant Food Thickener has a quality shelf life of 30 months from date of manufacture and Thick-It Purees has a quality shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

If the recommended usage instructions have been followed, the thickened liquid will remain thick until the patient has consumed it.  Always follow food safety guidelines when serving thickened liquids.

There is no maximum recommended quantity.  It is important to keep the patient hydrated, which means drinking as much liquid as possible, unless the physician has advised the patient to limit fluids.

Some fruits and vegetables are naturally higher in acid than others, so they have to be packed in special, corrosion-resistant cans.

For a short period of time, we will be shipping product with both older and new labels, all of the product we ship is in date and is safe to consume.

Currently the US corn crop is not segregated into GMO and non-GMO supply lines so the corn starch used may have been formulated using some GMO grains.  We are told by our supplier that the corn starch is 98% GMO free, but would not qualify under current GMO free testing guidelines.

Each insurance carrier, state Medicare and/or Medicaid office has its own set of regulations.  Advise patients to check with their specific insurance carrier or state Medicare and/or Medicaid office.

Yes, the ingredients are from corn and do not contain gluten.

Yes, unless they have an allergy to corn products.

No, Thick-It Instant Food Thickener is available without a prescription.  It can be ordered on-line through a variety of web sites or purchased through many retail pharmacies where it is usually kept behind the counter.

Thick-It Instant Food Thickener contains modified corn starch and maltodextrin.  Modified is the method used to process cornstarch so that it easily dissolves in a cold or hot liquid without having to boil the liquid first.  Maltodextrin is an easily digestible carbohydrate derived from corn.  It is used in a variety of dry foods, dairy products, meats and beverages.

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