Hydra+ Thickened Orange Juice IDDSI 2, 1 Liter
Pre-thickened orange juice at IDDSI Level 2, ready to pour from a 1L carton with no mixing. It holds a mildly thick consistency for safe swallowing, ships in 12-carton cases, and is what hospitals, long-term care homes, and vending operators reach for on hydration carts. We ship it across Canada from our Calgary warehouse.
- Servings per case: ≈4 (250 mL glass)
- Shipping: Ships Canada-wide from our Calgary warehouse; orders $199+ ship free
- Canadian stock: Sold in CAD from Canadian inventory — no cross-border duty or brokerage on delivery
Hydra+ Thickened Orange Juice 1 Liter IDDSI 2 is a ready-to-serve carton built for facilities running dysphagia diets. It pours at IDDSI Level 2 right out of the package, so your team isn't measuring xanthan per cup at 6 a.m. Convenience stores, vending and break-room operators, and hotel housekeeping leads stock it because each 1L carton covers four 250 mL glasses and the 12-pack case gets a hydration cart through a full shift.
Hydra+ Thickened Orange Juice 1 Liter IDDSI 2: what you're actually getting
Made in Canada from water, concentrated orange juice, modified corn starch, natural flavours, citric acid, and vitamin C. The flavour reads as classic orange juice, naturally sweet with a mild citrus tang and no artificial aftertaste. Texture sits at IDDSI Level 2, mildly thick, flows off a spoon at a controlled rate and holds shape briefly. For hospital meal trays and long-term care hydration carts, that controlled flow is the point.
If your dietary team is currently mixing powdered thickener per tray, you already know the headache: one shift over-thickens, the next under-thickens, and your SLP ends up re-auditing the whole hydration program. The carton takes that variable off the plate.
Stocked by ChickenPieces.com from our Calgary distribution hub. We ship to all 10 provinces and 3 territories, typically 2-5 business days.
"We move Hydra+ Orange Juice IDDSI 2 to a different sales channel, same exact product as. Cancer wards, LTC homes, rehab clinics across Canada. A Toronto dietitian told me last spring: 'My residents drink orange juice on swallowing-safe trays because the Hydra+ texture doesn't drift the way in-house mixing does.'"
Thickened juice is one of those categories where the spec sheet matters more than the flavour notes. Operators learn that the hard way. Under Level 2 and you fail the audit. Over Level 2 and residents push the cup away, and your intake numbers drop. Hydra+ holds the line batch to batch, which is why facility dietary managers put it on standing order instead of buying whatever's on the truck that week. Pair it with the rest of our beverages range when you're planning hydration cycles and you can cover multiple consistencies and flavours without juggling three suppliers. Canadian care homes, hospitals, and school cafeterias use it for breakfast tray service, hydration stations, and in-room amenity programs where a shelf-stable carton that doesn't need refrigeration until opening keeps backstock simple.
Quality & Specifications
IDDSI Level 2 (Mildly Thick), ready to use, no mixing or dilution. Each 1L BPA-free carton pours slowly and holds shape briefly on a spoon, which is how you confirm Level 2 on the line. Ingredients: water, concentrated orange juice, modified corn starch, natural flavours, citric acid, vitamin C. Roughly 4 servings per carton at 250 mL each.
Beverage Service Applications
Hospital patient breakfast trays, long-term care hydration carts, vending machine better-for-you slots, hotel in-room amenity service, school cafeteria dysphagia meal plans, and event concession hydration stations. Works on tray service, cart service, and grab-and-go cooler programs without reformatting your workflow.
Storage & Handling
Shelf-stable before opening. Keep cartons in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening and use within 5 to 7 days. Rotate FIFO so older cartons move first, whether you're stocking a care home pantry or a vending route warehouse. Check the printed best-before date on the label.
Canadian Sourcing
Made in Canada with traceable ingredients and consistent batch-to-batch texture. Shipped from our Calgary distribution hub to all 10 provinces and 3 territories. Calgary facility or East Coast warehouse, same carton, same Level 2 consistency.
| Format / Size | Prep / Usage Ratio | Yield / Shelf Life | Certifications | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildly thick liquid, IDDSI Level 2, pours slowly and holds shape briefly on a spoon. | Ready to use. No mixing or dilution. | About 4 servings per container (1 L at a 250 mL glass) | See product label | Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening, use within 5 to 7 days. |
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Volume | 1 L per carton |
| Case Pack | 12 cartons |
| Container | BPA-free carton |
| IDDSI Level | 2 (Mildly Thick) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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- I run breakfast tray service for a 200-bed hospital. How do I integrate Hydra+ Orange Juice IDDSI 2 into the dysphagia menu cycle?
- Comparing Hydra+ Orange Juice IDDSI 2 to in-house mixing with xanthan, which is more cost-effective at our volume?
- Setting up a homecare nutrition program for clients with vitamin C deficiency on dysphagia protocols. Does Hydra+ Orange Juice meet daily-intake recommendations?
- Switching our 4-facility LTC chain from a generic thickened OJ supplier to Hydra+. What's the palatability and IDDSI compliance difference?
- Stocking a rehab clinic for stroke recovery patients on thickened-fluid protocols. Where does Hydra+ Orange Juice fit in a daily protein and hydration plan?
- Planning a cancer-care unit where chemo patients struggle with thick liquids. Does Hydra+ Orange Juice IDDSI 2 work for chemo-induced taste changes?
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Hydra+ Thickened Orange Juice 1 Liter IDDSI 2
Sold in 12-carton cases from our Calgary warehouse. This is the carton Canadian hospitals, long-term care homes, and vending operators order when they need compliant Level 2 hydration without mixing thickener on site. Our blog covers dysphagia menu-cycle planning if you're building out tray service.
Stock Level 2 hydration that passes audit
Order Hydra+ Thickened Orange Juice 1 Liter IDDSI 2 in 12-carton cases for your facility, care home, or vending route. We ship coast-to-coast from Calgary in 2-5 business days, so you can top up hydration cart stock without a long lead time.
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