Thick & Easy Hydrolyte Lemon 4oz Cups 24ct
Thick & Easy® Hydrolyte® Thickened Water — Lemon, IDDSI Level 2, 4 oz Portion Cups
Ready-to-Drink Thickened Water in a Simple, Portable Format
Thick & Easy® Hydrolyte® Thickened Water brings a light, refreshing hint of lemon to hydration for individuals who need mildly thick liquids, pre-thickened to IDDSI Level 2 (Mildly Thick) consistency with no measuring or mixing required. Each 4 oz portion cup is ready to drink straight from the case — simply open and serve, chilled or at room temperature.
Because it's factory-thickened to a verified, reliable consistency, every cup delivers the same result — no risk of a mixing error under- or over-thickening the water. This case of 24 individual cups is a practical hydration option for home use, assisted living, or care settings where portion control and simplicity matter.
Key Features
- IDDSI Level 2 (Mildly Thick): Pre-thickened to a consistent, verified consistency.
- No Mixing Required: Ready to drink straight from the portion cup.
- Light Lemon Flavor: A refreshing hint of citrus.
- Simple Formula: A short, straightforward ingredient list.
- Serve Chilled or at Room Temperature: Flexible for any hydration routine.
- Case of 24 individual 4 oz portion cups.
Equipment Specialist Insight: A thickened water is the simplest hydration tool in the texture-modified lineup — no calories, no nutrition profile to manage, just fluid at a safe consistency. That makes it the right choice specifically for hydration between meals or medications, distinct from a thickened juice or beverage where flavor and nutrition matter more. The portion-cup format is worth choosing over a bulk bottle whenever accurate intake tracking matters, since each cup is a known, fixed 4 oz serving — useful for facilities logging fluid intake per person. As always, use under guidance from a speech-language pathologist or dietitian as part of a broader swallowing and hydration plan, and remember that thickened water provides fluid but isn't a source of nutrition on its own.
Technical Specifications
- BrandThick & Easy® Hydrolyte®
- ApplicationThickened water
- IDDSI ConsistencyLevel 2, Mildly Thick
- FlavorLemon
- Container TypePortion cup
- Volume4 oz. per cup
- PreparationReady to use
- Case Pack24 cups per case
- UserAdult
Ingredients
Water, Contains 2% or Less of Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethyl Alcohol, Sucralose, Natural Flavor.
⚠ Allergen Information: No major allergens identified in the ingredient list above. As with any food product, verify current allergen status against the physical product label before serving to anyone with a food allergy.
Q: Do I need to thicken this myself?
A: No — it's pre-thickened to IDDSI Level 2 at the factory and ready to drink straight from the cup, with no measuring or mixing required.
Q: How is thickened water different from a thickened juice or beverage?
A: Thickened water is essentially calorie-free and flavor-light, meant purely for hydration at a safe consistency — it doesn't provide the nutrition or fuller flavor of a thickened juice, tea, or nutritional beverage. It's the right choice specifically for fluid intake between meals or with medications, not as a meal replacement.
Q: How should I store it?
A: Store unopened cups in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening and use promptly. Check the "best by" date on the case before serving.
Specifications and ingredients are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change; verify current details against the physical product label before use. This is a food product; always confirm the recommended texture level and any dietary restrictions with a qualified healthcare provider before serving to an individual with dysphagia or swallowing difficulty. This listing is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice.
⚠ California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
