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Thickening with Resource® Clear Thickener
Resource® ThickenUp® Clear Thickening Demonstration
This video demonstrates how to use Resource® ThickenUp® Clear Thickener.
Thickening with Carobel food thickener
Thickening to IDDSI Level 1 Carobel
The video shows how to thicken a drink to IDDSI Level 1 using Carobel by mixing fluid with the thickener and performing a flow test.
Thickening to IDDSI Level 1 Carobel
Hello, this is the thickening video for IY level one made with Carabel. The recipe for this is 90 mL of fluid per one scoop of thickener. First, measure your fluid accurately. Next, take one level scoop of thickener.
You must use the scoop that is in the box. Add it to your fluid and mix it well for 30 to 60 seconds, as per the instructions on the back of the box. You may mix it with a fork, but shaking is better. After 30 to 60 seconds, leave your drink to thicken for 3 to 4 minutes, as per the instructions on the box.
After 3 to 4 minutes, you will carry out a flow test to ensure that the drink accurately meets the criteria for IY level one. The temperature and type of fluid will affect how it thickens, so it is important to carry out this flow test. Next, thank you.
Thickening to IDDSI Level 2 Carobel
The video explains how to thicken a drink to IDDSI Level 2 using Carobel by mixing the right amount of fluid and thickener, shaking it, waiting a few minutes, and doing a flow test to check the consistency.
Thickening to IDDSI Level 2 Carobel
Hello, this is the thickening video for IY level two made with Carabel. The recipe for this is 60 mL of fluid per one scoop of thickener. First, measure your fluid accurately. Next, take one level scoop of thickener.
You must use the scoop that is in the box. Add your thickener to your fluid and shake for 30 to 60 seconds, as per the instructions on the back of the box. You may whisk it with a fork, but shaking is better.
After 30 to 60 seconds, leave your drink to thicken for 3 to 4 minutes, as per the instructions on the box. After 3 to 4 minutes, you must carry out a flow test to ensure that it meets the criteria for IY level two.
The temperature and the type of fluid will affect how it thickens, so it is important to carry out the flow test. Next, thank you.
Thickening to IDDSI Level 3 Carobel
The video shows how to thicken a drink to IDDSI Level 3 using Carobel by mixing the right amount of fluid and thickener, shaking it, waiting a few minutes, and performing a flow test to ensure the correct thickness
Thickening to IDDSI Level 3 Carobel
Hello, this is the thickening video for IY level three made with Carabel food thickener. The recipe for this is 40 mL of fluid per one scoop of thickener. First, measure your fluid accurately to 40 mL. Next, use one level scoop of Carabel.
You must use the scoop that is in the box. Add your Carabel to your fluid and shake well for 30 to 60 seconds, as per the instructions on the back.
You can use a fork, but shaking is better. After 30 to 60 seconds, leave your drink to thicken for 3 to 4 minutes, as per the instructions.
After 3 to 4 minutes, you need to flow test your drink to make sure it accurately meets the tests for IY level three. The temperature and the type of fluid may affect how the product thickens, so it is important to carry out the flow test. Next, thank you for watching.
Flow Test Videos
IDDSI Flow Test Instructions
This video demonstrates how to perform the IDDSI flow test to check the consistency of thickened liquids.
IDDSI Flow Test Instructions
1. Get a stopwatch and two 10-milliliter slip-tip syringes.
2. Remove the plunger from one syringe and discard it.
3. Cover the nozzle of the syringe with your finger to create a seal.
4. Fill the syringe up to the 10-milliliter line with fluid (it’s recommended to use the second syringe for this step).
5. Start the stopwatch as you remove your finger from the nozzle.
6. After 10 seconds, replace your finger over the nozzle to stop the fluid from flowing.
IDDSI Flow Test – Level 1
This video demonstrates how to perform the IDDSI flow test for Level 1.
IDDSI Flow Test – Level 2
This video demonstrates how to perform the IDDSI flow test for Level 2
IDDSI Flow Test and Fork Drip Test – IDDSI Level 3
This video demonstrates how to perform the IDDSI flow test for Level 3
IDDSI Spoon Tilt Test – IDDSI Level 4 Extremely Thick
This video demonstrates how to perform the IDDSI flow test for Level 4 extremely thick
IDDSI Flow Test – Comparison Level 1-3
This video shows comparison of IDDSI flow test for Level 1-3