Thick & Easy Instant Food Thickener 8oz
Thick & Easy® Instant Food Thickener — Unflavored Powder, 8 oz Canister
An Adjustable-Dose Powder Thickener for Any Consistency Need
Thick & Easy® Instant Food Thickener is a modified-food-starch powder that blends instantly into hot or cold foods and beverages without altering flavor, color, or aroma. It mixes smoothly with no lumps, stops thickening within about a minute of mixing, and holds its consistency for the shelf life of the food or liquid it's added to — so what's tested is what stays served.
Made by Hormel, the powder is low in calories and carbohydrates, gluten-free, kosher, and lactose-free, making it suitable across a wide range of dietary needs. Because it's an adjustable-dose powder rather than a pre-thickened product, the amount used determines the finished consistency — follow the package's mixing guide to reach the specific IDDSI level needed, and always test before serving.
Choose Your Quantity
- Single Canister — 8 oz
- Case of 12 — 8 oz canisters
Key Features
- Instant, Lump-Free Mixing: Blends smoothly into hot or cold foods and beverages.
- Doesn't Alter Taste: No change to flavor, color, or aroma.
- Stable Consistency: Stops thickening within about a minute and holds through the food or liquid's shelf life.
- Adjustable Dosing: Amount used controls the finished consistency level.
- Low Calorie & Low Carbohydrate: Fits a wide range of dietary plans.
- Gluten-Free, Kosher, and Lactose-Free.
- Fully Digestible: Doesn't bind fluid, supporting normal hydration.
Equipment Specialist Insight: You may notice this listed as "IDDSI Level 0 Thin" in some catalogs — that's not a claim about what the product does once mixed, it's simply how unprepared, adjustable-dose powders get classified in distributor systems, since the powder itself (and any liquid before it's added) is thin until it's actually mixed in. The real consistency you get depends entirely on how much powder you use per volume of liquid, so this is a versatile, all-purpose thickener rather than a single-consistency product — the trade-off for that flexibility is that dosing accuracy is on you, unlike a pump-measured gel or a pre-thickened bottle. Always follow the package's mixing ratio for the target IDDSI level and confirm the result visually and with an actual test before serving.
Technical Specifications
- BrandHormel™ Thick & Easy®
- ApplicationFood and beverage thickener, powder
- Active IngredientModified food starch
- Volume8 oz. per canister
- FlavorUnflavored
- FormPowder
- Dietary AttributesGluten-free, kosher, lactose-free
- Case Pack12 canisters per case
Q: Why does this say "IDDSI Level 0" if it's a thickener?
A: That label describes the product's unprepared state, not the consistency it creates once used. Since this is a bulk, adjustable-dose powder rather than a ready-mixed product, there's no single fixed IDDSI level to assign — the finished consistency depends on how much powder you mix into how much liquid. Follow the package directions to reach a specific target level, such as nectar, honey, or pudding thickness.
Q: How much powder do I use?
A: Mixing ratios vary by the target consistency and the liquid being thickened — follow the mixing guide printed on the canister for exact ratios, and always test the actual result rather than relying on a fixed scoop count alone, since some liquids thicken differently than others.
Q: Can this be used with any food or drink?
A: Yes — it blends into both hot and cold foods and beverages without altering taste, color, or aroma, and it's suitable for kosher, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. As with any thickening product, confirm the appropriate consistency level with a speech-language pathologist or the individual's care team before use.
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change; verify current mixing instructions and dietary attributes against the physical product label before use. Always test the actual consistency of thickened liquids before serving, per IDDSI guidance, rather than relying on a fixed measurement alone. This product is a food thickener and is not a substitute for professional medical advice; consult a speech-language pathologist, physician, or the individual's care team regarding the appropriate thickening product and consistency level.
