Resources: Frequently Asked Questions

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener and Thick-It AquaCareH2O Beverages are gluten-free. Thick-It Purees are not gluten-free.

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.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener is kosher, Thick-It^® AquaCareH2O^® Beverages are Kosher and Kosher for Passover. Thick-It^® Purees are not Kosher. For a kosher certification letter contact Precision Foods Customer Service.

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.

No, Thick-It^® Products are available without a prescription. They can be ordered on-line through a variety of web sites or purchased through many retail pharmacies. Click here to learn more.

A best if used by date and a Julian code date are located on the bottom of the Thick-It® Food and Beverage Thickener canisters. 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 31st)
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 Patty Puree

02236 12:55:26: produced on the 223rd 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 4th batch made on the 74th day of 2006
PI: is a co-packer code
1510: is the 1510th can of the batch

Thick-It® Instant Food and Beverage 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 and Thick-It® AquaCareH2O® Beverages have the following shelf life: Water – 18 months; Juices and Coffee – 9 months.

If you would like to know about Thick-It^® product distribution in your area, contact us.  If you would like to purchase at retail, click here.

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^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener and Thick-It AquaCareH2O Beverages are gluten-free. Thick-It Purees are not gluten-free.

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

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage 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 and Thick-It^® AquaCareH2O^® Beverages have the following shelf life: Water – 18 months; Juices and Coffee – 9 months.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage 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.

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.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener is kosher, Thick-It^® AquaCareH2O^® Beverages are Kosher and Kosher for Passover. Thick-It^® Purees are not Kosher. For a kosher certification letter contact Precision Foods Customer Service.

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.

No, Thick-It^® Products are available without a prescription. They can be ordered on-line through a variety of web sites or purchased through many retail pharmacies. Click here to learn more.

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

A best if used by date and a Julian code date are located on the bottom of the Thick-It® Food and Beverage Thickener canisters. 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 31st)
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 Patty Puree

02236 12:55:26: produced on the 223rd 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 4th batch made on the 74th day of 2006
PI: is a co-packer code
1510: is the 1510th can of the batch

Thick-It® Instant Food and Beverage 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 and Thick-It® AquaCareH2O® Beverages have the following shelf life: Water – 18 months; Juices and Coffee – 9 months.

If you would like to know about Thick-It^® product distribution in your area, contact us.  If you would like to purchase at retail, click here.

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

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.

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.

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.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage 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 and Beverage Thickener safe for PKU patients. However, we recommend consulting a physician.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener and Thick-It AquaCareH2O Beverages are gluten-free. Thick-It Purees are not gluten-free.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage 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 and Thick-It^® AquaCareH2O^® Beverages have the following shelf life: Water – 18 months; Juices and Coffee – 9 months.

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.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage 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.

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.

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener is kosher, Thick-It^® AquaCareH2O^® Beverages are Kosher and Kosher for Passover. Thick-It^® Purees are not Kosher. For a kosher certification letter contact Precision Foods Customer Service.

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

Per the American Academy of Pediatrics, no thickeners, INCLUDING Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickeners, are appropriate for use with premature infants (born before 37 weeks gestation).

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener should only be used with infants and newborns in consultation with a physician.

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.

With a pH of 6.8, it is considered neutral.

No, Thick-It^® Products are available without a prescription. They can be ordered on-line through a variety of web sites or purchased through many retail pharmacies. Click here to learn more.

Per the American Academy of Pediatrics, no thickeners, INCLUDING Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickeners, are appropriate for use with premature infants (born before 37 weeks gestation).

Thick-It^® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener should only be used with infants and newborns in consultation with a physician.

A best if used by date and a Julian code date are located on the bottom of the Thick-It® Food and Beverage Thickener canisters. 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 31st)
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 Patty Puree

02236 12:55:26: produced on the 223rd 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 4th batch made on the 74th day of 2006
PI: is a co-packer code
1510: is the 1510th can of the batch

Thick-It® Instant Food and Beverage 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 and Thick-It® AquaCareH2O® Beverages have the following shelf life: Water – 18 months; Juices and Coffee – 9 months.

If you would like to know about Thick-It^® product distribution in your area, contact us.  If you would like to purchase at retail, click here.