Supercol Food & Liquid Thickener - Mixing Guidelines
Level 1
(AR-Slightly Thick)
100mL
1 Scoop
1/8 Teaspoon
1/2 Gram
200mL
2 Scoops
1/4 Teaspoon
1 Gram
400mL
1/2 Teaspoon
2 Grams
800mL
1 Teaspoon
4 Grams
Level 2
(Mildly Thick)
100mL
1 1/2 Scoops
1/6 Teaspoon
3/4 Gram
200mL
3 Scoops
3/8 Teaspoon
1 1/2 Grams
400mL
3/4 Teaspoon
3 Grams
800mL
1 1/2 Teaspoons
6 Grams
Level 3
(Moderately Thick)
100mL
2 Scoops
1/4 Teaspoon
1 Gram
200mL
4 Scoops
1/2 Teaspoon
2 Grams
400mL
1 Teaspoon
4 Grams
800mL
2 Teaspoons
8 Grams
Level 4
(Extremely Thick)
100mL
3 Scoops
3/8 Teaspoon
1 1/2 Grams
200mL
6 Scoops
3/4 Teaspoon
3 Grams
400mL
1 1/2 Teaspoons
6 Grams
800mL
3 Teaspoons
12 Grams
* Scoops are provided with 325 gram and 900 gram jars – 1 scoop = 1/8 teaspoon
Mixing Tips
- Add desired measure of liquid to clean and dry cup, glass, jug or bottle
- Slowly sprinkle dosage into liquid, whilst stirring vigorously
- Mix for no more than 30 seconds, ensuring powder is completely dissolved
- For maximum thickness, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving
*Instructions are a guide only and should be used in consultation with your Healthcare Professional
**Adapted from the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 2016 (IDDSI)
and Australian Standardised Definitions and Terminology for Texture-Modified Foods and Fluids, Nutrition and Dietetics 2007; (Suppl.2)