Clear DysphagiAide Thickener, 400 Serving (560g) Jar, Xanthan Gum Powder for all IDDSI Thickness Levels

I'm a 48 year old man who has had a very low level of dysphagia for years, but it got worse recently, and I was really having trouble drinking liquids. I did some research on a few products, but this one seemed to fit the bill as far as ingredients, price, etc. so I gave it a shot. * Mixes quite well, but if you don't use a really dry glass, it will clump up a little bit when you poor the water, etc. in and stir it. The consistency is usually quite even, although you will occasionally get a small clump, which is no big deal. * Took a while drinking water like this, because as you can imagine, thick water isn't very appetizing haha. But I did get used to it, and sometimes I put a little juice or sparkling water in with it, for flavor. * I only use the nectar like consistency and that's just fine for me, so I haven't had to use the thicker consistencies that people with a history of stroke, neurologic disease etc. may have to. * I've had no issues with this product, and I drink 5 or 6 glasses of water a day, usually about 10 ounces. No gas, bloating, loose bowels, etc. Lastly, I want to mention the customer service. I called them to ask if there was a safe upper limit you should adhere to when using the product, even though I was familiar with all the ingredients and was pretty sure there would be no issue. The gentleman I talked to was extremely nice, and not only answered my questions, but actually asked ME questions about my dysphagia, how or if the product was helping, etc. so he seemed very concerned with the quality of the product and my whether or not in was helping me. So, very cool. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone with dysphagia.

It arrived super quick. I use it to thicken juice and water for my wife. It works perfect. just follow the directions. A real plus, it works on coffee. My wife was pleased!

Bought this for my husband who has a tracheostomy and has developed dysphagia and aspiration when drinking and eating. It works well to thicken liquids and no funny taste that he can tell. Also no harmful chemicals.

It's good for its purpose, but no matter what I will not get 'used' to having to deal with swallowing issues.

I have tried a few thickeners and this one wins hands down for me. I don't mix it exactly as the directions say. I do use the amounts recommended, but I put all the powder I need for the task into a small bowl and pour my liquid into a mason jar style glass with lid. With the bowl in one hand and the lid in the other, I add the powder, secure the lid and shake it like crazy! I shake for 30 to 40 seconds. I don't have to wait for it to set this way. It is ready for a straw. If I'm delayed in mixing even for a few seconds though, it clumps and is hard to remedy. That's why the two handed quick trick. The best feature of this powder over the others is that it doesn't continue to thicken after it is thoroughly mixed. I can mix it, let my husband drink what he wants, then store the rest back in the fridge without it turning too thick to use. It stays at the same consistency once it has achieved its distribution into the liquid. There is NO taste to this thickener and it doesn't change the color of the beverage. Other thickeners leave water cloudy. This one has bubbles after I shake the snot out of it, but it is still clear. Same with tea. I have used it for a carbonated beverage a few times. If it has any carbonation in it at all, it foams up immediately. Fortunately for me, my husband is fine with 'flat' sodas so I work diligently to get the carbonation out of the soda before thickening it. This is my go to thickener forever more. And their customer service is exceptional!

The thickener worked, but it made me feel extremely bloated which was counterproductive to staying hydrated and well fed when preparing for oral cancer surgery. I learned this is a somewhat common side effect for thickeners made with maltodextrin - a corn starch one ended up being much better for me.

It can actually be used with less of the powder per serving for the same amount of thickness of you wait long enough. I use 4 scoops for a half gallon of water and wait about a half hour and it's at about nectar thick, maybe slightly thicker. I also use an immersion blender for all mixing and there's no powder left in the liquid. Takes about 10-15 seconds.

I didn't know that this was available until my MIL needed it while in the hospital. As an older person I sometimes have trouble with choking when I drink. I can make my water as thick or thin as I like. It's tasteless and odorless and works great. Just make sure you put it in a dry container, add some water and mix it before mixing in the rest of the water. Wait that few minutes for it to work and you're ready to go. I haven't had any issues with choking since using this!

Excellent product. We had to buy some before got it supplied by doc. I also tried a cheaper one and to be honest they were both good. My colleagues preferred this one. No idea if it tastes because lady cant tell us. Certainly mixes into drink great.

This is huge and really helpful. Thanku

Highly Recommended for Dysphagia** I recently purchased Clear DysphagiAide to help with thickening liquids and food due to dysphagia, and I am really impressed with the results. The powder dissolves quickly and seamlessly in both water and juices, which is a huge plus. It doesn’t alter the taste of any of the drinks, so you can enjoy your beverages without any flavor changes. I also found it very easy to control the thickness and consistency, which made it incredibly convenient to use. Whether I was adding it to liquids or pureed foods, it did the job without any grittiness, making consumption smooth and hassle-free. The added bonus is that it doesn’t affect the taste of food either, so meal times remain as enjoyable as possible. I would highly recommend Clear DysphagiAide to anyone dealing with dysphagia. It’s effective, easy to use, and doesn’t compromise the taste or texture of your food and drinks. A great product for managing swallowing difficulties!

This is easy to use and does the job really well.

Its ok but fairly small tin.