Thick-It Original Concentrated Food & Beverage Thickener, Flavorless Powder for Dysphagia (IDDSI), Easy-to-Mix & Instant Dissolve, Swallowing Aid, Used in Hot & Cold Food, 36 oz Canister

I don’t know of a single disadvantage of using this! Former chef for 20 years, this is the easiest fastest method to thicken anything no certain temperature no diluting no mixing just sprinkle and whisk!

Father hasn't choked on his drink since started using this. Use in iced tea and Dr Pepper so far. Play around with amount to use. We use 3 large scoops (tablespoon end of scoop) in 3 cups of iced tea for a slightly thickened/smooth drink. Use 1 large scoop with 3/4 of 20 oz bottle Dr Pepper. Pour Dr Pepper into large glass before adding Thick it, as it will foam up. Father says he can't taste the Thick It.

Definitely does the job - draw back, it's not something you can let sit and sip.

Used it to thicken vitamin water type product with artificial sweetener and had to use the same amount as the standard product. May work differently in other fluids but we only use it for that.

Compared to Thick-it Original, Thick-it-2 does take less product to thicken liquids. Because the particle size is larger (to absorb more liquid), it tends to settle towards the bottom if left for several hours. My husband doesn't like plain water but needs more fluid intake, so I sprinkle Crystal Lite crystals in his water along with Thick-it and whizz it up. The large mug could last him 2-3 meals, so it has to be stirred up at lunch and dinner. Very minor point, not really a problem.

Regular Thick It hurts my stomach ( I had gastric bypass- maltodextrin). Thick It 2 is wonderful! Single ingredient. I would recommend anyone that use it, know that it really does take 30-60 minutes to "smooth out"- otherwise it has a applesauce-like texture- which is usable, but is a weird sensation. I always keep extra bottles in the fridge so I don't run-out. I found the best way to mix it is in a 1.5 Liter plastic bottle, put some water in it, add 1/2 your scoops, shake it at least 30 seconds, add more water, the rest of your scoops, shake vigorously 30-60 seconds or you will get lumps. Lumps happen fast so don't stop for something else if you can help it. I tried a Cuisinart blender stick, that seemed to destroy the thickening ability. If you have something wide enough a wire whisk works very well to break any lumps.I use liquid Crystal Light or Mio or Dasani to flavor it- You can use soda- but it will foam up at first-stir some bubbles out first!!) It took me a month to get used to drinking this way. Add to soup, and ice cream ( make earlier and refreeze). I have not had any aspiration using this product. If you have to thicken, this a great product which truly does not have a taste ( you will think it does in the beginning, but it really doesn't)

My daughter uses this due to aspiration. Has no taste. Depending on how thick you are trying to make the liquid is to how much you would use. The price for this product is fair.

I make my son Gatorade 'gelatin' (thick applesauce/apple butter consistency) because it's just easier for him to swallow more. Adequate hydration is a constant battle and is extremely time-consuming due to his swallow issues. Takes a ton of this (half cup per 2 cups of liquid... probably wouldn't take as much if it was a sugar free or lower sugar product, I've noticed sugar does affect how this product thickens) and we've been using it on and off (but probably all the time in the future) for about 22 years. I am thankful for the Concentrate as the regular ThickIt would bankrupt me, it would take so much.