2026 Nov 7th
Mildly thick Level 2 versus moderately thick Level 3 Hydra+ cartons, matched to speech-language pathologist protocols.
Level 2 Hydra+ cartons are mildly thick ready-to-drink juices. Level 3 Hydra+ cartons are moderately thick. Stock both only when speech-language pathologist protocols require both levels on the floor. Otherwise match the prescribed IDDSI level and flavour set your care home already trains on.
Hydra+ lemon water, orange, apple and cranberry Level 2 ship as 1 L cartons, 12 per case.
Hydra+ apple and cranberry Level 3 also ship as 1 L cartons, 12 per case.
Do not stock a second thickness unless your speech-language pathologist protocol calls for it.
12 × 1 L cases cover routine hydration rounds without opening singles mid-shift.
Single-carton SKUs exist for milk Level 2 and cranberry Level 3 when you need a trial pack.
Same label colour and same level across shifts cuts serving errors.
Hydra+ Level 2 drinks are labelled for IDDSI Level 2, which care teams treat as mildly thick. Hydra+ Level 3 drinks are labelled for IDDSI Level 3, which care teams treat as moderately thick.
Both formats in the Chicken Pieces catalogue are ready-to-drink 1 L cartons. Staff do not mix powder at the bedside for these SKUs. Always serve the IDDSI level your speech-language pathologist prescribed for that resident.
We compared Hydra+ thickened beverages listed in the Chicken Pieces catalogue as of November 7, 2026 on IDDSI level, flavour and case pack. We only included in-stock catalogue items. We did not invent scoop charts, hold times or temperature claims. This guide covers ready-to-drink Hydra+ cartons only, not powder thickeners.
| Product | SKU | IDDSI | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra+ Thick Lemon Water | CP-SYS-5454315 | Level 2 | 1 L, 12 per case |
| Hydra+ Thickened Orange Juice | GFS-1382563 | Level 2 | 1 L, 12 per case |
| Hydra+ Thickened Apple Juice | CP-SYS-5454354 | Level 2 | 1 L, 12 per case |
| Hydra+ Thickened Cranberry Juice | CP-SYS-5454297 | Level 2 | 1 L, 12 per case |
| Hydra+ Thickened Apple Juice | CP-SYS-5454222 | Level 3 | 1 L, 12 per case |
| Hydra+ Thickened Cranberry Juice | CP-SYS-5454248 | Level 3 | 1 L, 12 per case |
If your floor is standardized on mildly thick, stock Level 2 lemon, orange, apple and cranberry. If protocols require moderately thick, stock Level 3 apple and cranberry. Stock both levels only when the care plan truly mixes Level 2 and Level 3 residents on the same unit.
Stock both levels when speech-language pathologist assessments place residents on different IDDSI drink levels on the same floor. Keep Level 2 and Level 3 on separate labelled shelves so staff never grab the wrong carton at the bedside.
If every resident on the unit is prescribed one level, keep that level only. Extra thickness options increase error risk without helping care.
Single cartons such as Hydra+ milk IDDSI 2 (SKU CP-SYSCO-5454323-SINGLE) and Hydra+ cranberry IDDSI 3 (SKU CP-SYS-5454248-SINGLE) help when you need a trial before committing to a 12-case.
Start from the prescribed levels on your current census. Order 12-case packs for the flavours residents actually drink. Add single cartons only for trials or low-volume satellite units.
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SKU CP-SYS-5454315. Lemon water, IDDSI Level 2, 1 L, 12 per case.
SKU GFS-1382563. Orange juice, IDDSI Level 2, 1 L, 12 per case.
SKU CP-SYS-5454354. Apple juice, IDDSI Level 2, 1 L, 12 per case.
SKU CP-SYS-5454297. Cranberry juice, IDDSI Level 2, 1 L, 12 per case.
SKU CP-SYS-5454222. Apple juice, IDDSI Level 3, 1 L, 12 per case.
SKU CP-SYS-5454248. Cranberry juice, IDDSI Level 3, 1 L, 12 per case.
Canadian healthcare and foodservice supplies for long-term care homes, hospitals and home-care programs: Hydra+ thickened beverages and medical food and drinks. Chicken Pieces is a Calgary foodservice and hospitality supply company founded in 2018. We supply pantry ingredients and kitchen supplies. We are not a poultry or meat distributor.
Based in Calgary, we understand regional operator needs and ship Canada-wide.
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