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This one is close to my day job. I’m a Registered Dietitian in long-term care, and thickened liquids are something I work with constantly.

This is Simply Thick EasyMix, a gel thickener made for people with dysphagia — that’s the medical word for trouble swallowing. When someone can’t safely swallow thin liquids, a thickener like this is what makes drinks manageable.

In my video I do a full demo so you can actually see how it mixes instead of just reading about it. If you care for someone on thickened liquids, seeing the consistency in action matters.

What I Loved

• It’s a gel thickener, and gel mixes in differently than the powder kind — watch the demo
• Made specifically for dysphagia, which is exactly the job it needs to do
• As a dietitian, this is a product category I actually know and use at work
• It thickens any drink, hot or cold, in about 30 seconds — without changing the taste
• No clumping like powder thickeners, and it keeps its consistency over time
• It’s labeled to IDDSI standards, and it’s kosher, halal, gluten-free, and vegan

Good to Know

• Always follow the thickness level your care team or speech therapist prescribed — that part is not a guess
• Watch the demo video to see the mixing before you try it yourself
• Pump dosing by IDDSI level: 1 pump per 4 oz for nectar (Level 2), 2 pumps for honey (Level 3), 4 pumps for pudding (Level 4)
• It’s good for 12 months after its manufacture date, opened or unopened

The Details

• SimplyThick EasyMix — gel thickener for dysphagia and swallowing disorders
• Large 55 fl oz pump bottle; 302 servings
• Pump guide: 1 pump per 4 oz = IDDSI Level 2 (nectar); 2 pumps = Level 3 (honey); 4 pumps = Level 4 (pudding); 1 pump per 6 oz = Level 1 (slightly thick)
• Thickens hot or cold drinks in about 30 seconds without altering the taste
• Won’t clump like powder thickeners; thickens carbonated beverages too
• Kosher, halal, non-gluten, no/low glycemic impact, vegan/vegetarian, and free from the major food allergens

Quick Questions

What is it for?

It’s a gel thickener made for dysphagia — it thickens liquids.

Is it a gel or a powder?

It’s a gel thickener, and gel mixes in differently than the powder kind. It thickens any drink, hot or cold, in about 30 seconds without clumping.

How do I know what thickness to use?

Follow the thickness level your care team or speech therapist prescribed — that part is not a guess. As a rough guide: 1 pump per 4 ounces gives nectar consistency (IDDSI Level 2), 2 pumps gives honey (Level 3), and 4 pumps gives pudding (Level 4).

Does it change the taste of drinks?

No — it won’t alter the taste of the liquid or leave a bad aftertaste.

Caregivers, tell me in the comments — is thickened liquids part of your world too? I am happy to answer general questions about how these products are used.

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