--- product_id: 5702927 title: "Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz" brand: "thick-it" price: "R927" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Thick It" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5702927-thick-it-original-food-beverage-thickener-canister-36-oz store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Gluten-free, fat-free, and flavorless 36 oz canister for long-lasting supply Instant thickening in minutes Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz **Brand:** thick-it **Price:** R927 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🥄 Elevate every sip—thicken with confidence, live without limits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz by thick-it - **How much does it cost?** R927 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5702927-thick-it-original-food-beverage-thickener-canister-36-oz) ## Best For - thick-it enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thick-it brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile & Flavor-Neutral:** Mix into coffee, soups, juices, or supplements—enjoy your favorite flavors without compromise. - • **Fast & Seamless Integration:** Dissolves instantly in hot or cold foods and beverages without altering taste or texture. - • **Clean & Conscious Composition:** Gluten-free, fat-free, low-calorie, and free from meat, dairy, and poultry derivatives for easy digestion. - • **Effortless Swallowing Support:** Scientifically formulated for dysphagia patients to ensure safer, easier swallowing every time. - • **Trusted by Professionals for 30+ Years:** The #1 retail brand recommended by healthcare experts, empowering millions with swallowing challenges. ## Overview Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener is a 36 oz powder canister designed specifically for individuals with dysphagia. It instantly thickens hot or cold foods and drinks without changing flavor, supporting safer swallowing. Gluten-free, fat-free, and low-calorie, it’s the trusted, professional-recommended solution for over 30 years, delivering convenience and peace of mind for patients and caregivers alike. ## Description Thick-It Original dissolves instantly in your favorite foods and beverages. Stir up a hot cup of coffee, bowl of soup, or a cold, refreshing glass of iced tea. Thick-It Original lets people who have trouble swallowing safely enjoy a variety of hot or cold foods, beverages, and supplements. Fast mixing, consistent, and easy-to-use, Thick-It Original thickens without altering flavor. The first commercially available food and beverage thickener for dysphagia, Thick-It Original has been recommended by Healthcare professionals for over 30 years. Today, it is the number one retail brand for people with dysphagia. Review: Thick it with swallow disorder - I have used Thick it for several years now. Husband has upper dysphagia (a swallow disorder) Upper Dysphagia has no cure, but you can help by using this. It will help lessen events of Aspiration Pneumonia. Dysphagia can be caused by things such as stroke, Cancer of the throat and even repeat pneumonia episodes mainly in the elderly. This product can also be used with infants and small children, however, NEVER give a baby or small child any new changes to his diet without a Dr's order. Thick it is tasteless. Remember that it takes an adjustment period to any patient going to a regular liquid to a thicker consistency, so keep practicing in how much you use. A little hint: Start out a bit thicker than needed. The patient will say they aren't drinking that! Then make another small amount with a little less thickness. Make sure a cold drink is really COLD! I add ice to the drink BEFORE the thick it, stir the ice till it's mostly melted, then scoop out the remaining ice cube ( you DON'T want them to choke!) NOW add thick it! What a person with swallowing issues desires is a refreshing cold going down the throat. I really give it a fast hard stir till powder is well dissolved. You may add a touch of lemon to water, a little real (or artificial if diabetic) sugar to make it a little more flavorful. My husband loves ice tea. I use the above method of making it. He has to have very close to pudding thick and uses a spoon to "eat" it. Swallow issues state using NO straws or sports bottles. Be sure the patient can be positioned @ 30 degree angle ( NO LAYING FLAT!!) The patient can aspirate anything if they are laying down. Just practice using patient's face drinks till you get good results in thickness needed. Thicken applesauce, soup broth, ect. I think the 2 most difficult things to thicken are milk and coffee. A person with dysphagia will have a limited diet change. Cold cereal, things like Cole slaw, salad ( basic foods that can choke must be avoided! Have your Dr order speech therapy. Medicare will pay for 100% for IN HOME care. Use that insurance FIRST ! Many visits to the home are allowed before they stop paying! Easier on the patient to learn swallow excercises in comfort of home. Home health is there to also help show you tips, train you and make you confident in what you're doing. By time home health care is done, patient will understand why the excercises, ect are so important & you (Caregiver) will be able to handle this health issue like a pro. Patience & common sense are the key! Review: Great for elderly who need their drinks thickened. - Excellent product. Use it for my mother. Thickens her drinks nicely. I buy it repeditively. Will not be without it. ## Features - LEADING BRAND FOR DYSPHAGIA PATIENTS: Thick-It is a leading brand offering a scientifically-formulated thickening powder designed specifically for individuals with dysphagia. Incorporating Thick-It into food and beverages creates a consistency that facilitates easier swallowing - QUICK AND EASY: Thick-It Powder is designed for convenience, integrating seamlessly into a variety of foods and beverages within minutes. It’s a time-efficient solution tailored to your dietary needs. - EASILY DIGESTIBLE: Thick-It Powder is crafted with a specialized dietary blend, ensuring it’s gluten-free, fat-free, low in calories, and free from poultry, meat, and dairy derivatives. It’s designed for easy digestion. - VERSATILE: The flavorless composition of Thick-It Powder allows it to be mixed into any hot or cold foods and beverages without altering their original taste. Enjoy the same tastes you’re accustomed to, with the added benefit of easier swallowing. - This package includes 1, 36oz canister ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0011TUM3E | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,796 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #4 in Cooking & Baking Thickeners | | Brand | Thick-It | | Brand Name | Thick-It | | Coin Variety 1 | Corn Starch | | Color | Colorless | | Container Type | Canister | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,927 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free, Kosher | | Flavor | Pack of 1 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00072058610791 | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Weight | 1.19 kg | | Item Weight | 2.3 pounds | | Manufacturer | Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. | | Material Feature | Gluten Free | | Material Features | Gluten Free | | Model Number | RD26929208 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | RD26929208 | | Set Name | 36 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Size | 36 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Fat Free, Gluten Free, Kosher Certified | | UPC | 072058610791 | | Unit Count | 36 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Thick-It - **Item Weight:** 2.3 pounds - **Material Feature:** Gluten Free - **Specialty:** Fat Free, Gluten Free, Kosher Certified - **Unit Count:** 36 Ounce ## Images ![Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dOV7GJJTL.jpg) ![Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DFOT900EL.jpg) ![Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fdym5C+fL.jpg) ![Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817Ki--WldL.jpg) ![Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IttXxvm3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where do i put the 4 AA Batteries after purchase?** A: 4 AA batteries?? Good question 🤔 **Q: What is the nutritional and caloric values of this product?** A: I don't know of any nutritional value, and I don't believe there are calories..... I am caring for a stroke patient who has trouble swallowing liquids.... Thick It is a great aid for this!!!! **Q: How much liquid will one container of Thick-it 36 Oz thicken?** A: For my Mom we used about 1 heaping tablespoon per 8 ounces of liquid - so if 1 heaping tablespoon equals about 4 teaspoons (about 1 1/4 ounces) then 36 ounces of Thick-it could thicken about 28 times 8 ounces liquid = 224 ounces liquid (or 7 quarts) **Q: does the container have to be refrigerated after opening?** A: There is no need to refrigerate it because it is a powder not a dairy product. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thick it with swallow disorder *by S***T on September 18, 2019* I have used Thick it for several years now. Husband has upper dysphagia (a swallow disorder) Upper Dysphagia has no cure, but you can help by using this. It will help lessen events of Aspiration Pneumonia. Dysphagia can be caused by things such as stroke, Cancer of the throat and even repeat pneumonia episodes mainly in the elderly. This product can also be used with infants and small children, however, NEVER give a baby or small child any new changes to his diet without a Dr's order. Thick it is tasteless. Remember that it takes an adjustment period to any patient going to a regular liquid to a thicker consistency, so keep practicing in how much you use. A little hint: Start out a bit thicker than needed. The patient will say they aren't drinking that! Then make another small amount with a little less thickness. Make sure a cold drink is really COLD! I add ice to the drink BEFORE the thick it, stir the ice till it's mostly melted, then scoop out the remaining ice cube ( you DON'T want them to choke!) NOW add thick it! What a person with swallowing issues desires is a refreshing cold going down the throat. I really give it a fast hard stir till powder is well dissolved. You may add a touch of lemon to water, a little real (or artificial if diabetic) sugar to make it a little more flavorful. My husband loves ice tea. I use the above method of making it. He has to have very close to pudding thick and uses a spoon to "eat" it. Swallow issues state using NO straws or sports bottles. Be sure the patient can be positioned @ 30 degree angle ( NO LAYING FLAT!!) The patient can aspirate anything if they are laying down. Just practice using patient's face drinks till you get good results in thickness needed. Thicken applesauce, soup broth, ect. I think the 2 most difficult things to thicken are milk and coffee. A person with dysphagia will have a limited diet change. Cold cereal, things like Cole slaw, salad ( basic foods that can choke must be avoided! Have your Dr order speech therapy. Medicare will pay for 100% for IN HOME care. Use that insurance FIRST ! Many visits to the home are allowed before they stop paying! Easier on the patient to learn swallow excercises in comfort of home. Home health is there to also help show you tips, train you and make you confident in what you're doing. By time home health care is done, patient will understand why the excercises, ect are so important & you (Caregiver) will be able to handle this health issue like a pro. Patience & common sense are the key! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for elderly who need their drinks thickened. *by O***S on June 3, 2026* Excellent product. Use it for my mother. Thickens her drinks nicely. I buy it repeditively. Will not be without it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effective *by G***T on May 6, 2026* Works if you need it and good value. Use for elderly friend that needed help and she can now get liquids down. ## Frequently Bought Together - Thick-It Original Food Beverage Thickener Canister, 36 Oz - Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Moderately Thick Single-Serve Packets for Dysphagia (IDDSI), Honey Consistency, Digestible Swallowing Aid, Easy-to-Mix & Instant Dissolve, 6g Packet (25 Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5702927-thick-it-original-food-beverage-thickener-canister-36-oz](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5702927-thick-it-original-food-beverage-thickener-canister-36-oz) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-10*