The three common consistencies of thickened liquids are: nectar-thick, honey-thick, and pudding-thick. Your doctor will determine what consistency your liquids should be, with recommendations from a …

Follow the directions that come with the thickener product. Make sure to thicken your liquids to the level your care team recommends. Follow the instructions in the “How can I check the thickness of my …

Thickener instructions will vary depending on the thickener brand. Do not use ice. Do not use gelatin; it is considered to be a thin liquid. Broth soups are thin liquids and need thickener added. Cream soups …

You can thicken fluids with a commercial thickener, which you can buy or order at a pharmacy. A fluid can also be a food that melts at body temperature, such as jellied desserts, Popsicles®, ice cream, …

This handout explains why your speech pathologist advises that you drink only thickened liquids. It includes instructions for thickening liquids, and a list of thin foods that you should not eat.

Second update of a systematic review and evidence-based recommendations on texture modified foods and thickened liquids for adults (above 17 years) with oropharyngeal dysphagia.

There are many thickening products and thickened drinks available online. Look for products that use the International Dysphagia Diet Standardised Initiative (IDDSI) language.