Description
ThickenUp Original Starch Thickener, 25LBS / 11.34KG Bulk
Nestle ThickenUp Original in a 25LBS / 11.34KG bulk format the largest available size for high-volume LTCF and hospital dietary programs that need to minimise reorder frequency and maximise cost efficiency. Modified starch base, IDDSI Levels 1-4, hot and cold applications. This format is designed for facilities managing 80 or more residents on modified-texture diets. Ships Canada-wide from Calgary in 2-5 business days.
At a 200-bed long-term care facility where 60 residents are on IDDSI programs across three wings, going through multiple 2KG tubs every week creates unnecessary procurement overhead and per-serving cost that adds up quickly. The 25LBS bulk format is specifically for large-volume buyers who've standardised on ThickenUp and want the lowest cost-per-gram with the fewest reorder events. One bag covers a full facility's thickener needs for several weeks at even high consumption levels, simplifying your dietary department's purchasing calendar significantly.
ThickenUp Original Professional Grade for Canadian Healthcare Food Service
ThickenUp Original is a modified starch thickener formulated for food and beverage applications in healthcare settings. The 25LBS / 11.34KG bulk format is the procurement solution for large facilities, group purchasing organisations, and healthcare networks that want consistent product supply and reduced per-unit cost at volume. It performs identically to the smaller tub sizes the only difference is scale.
Stocked by ChickenPieces.com at our Calgary distribution hub. Delivered Canada-wide all 10 provinces and 3 territories in 2-5 business days.
"We ship this to large LTCF networks and hospital group purchasing organisations across Canada. At 25LBS, the cost per gram drops considerably compared to the 2KG tub for a facility running 50+ residents on daily thickened fluids, the savings over a year are significant. Purchasing managers who've switched to this format typically order 2-4 bags per quarter and stop thinking about thickener ordering entirely."
For Canadian healthcare facilities managing their dietary budget carefully, ingredient format decisions like moving from retail-scale to institutional-bulk can generate meaningful savings at meaningful volumes. ThickenUp Original at 25LBS is the institutional-scale version of one of Canada's most widely used clinical thickeners, making it a straightforward decision for facilities already using the product and looking to reduce their cost and procurement frequency. Browse our medical food and drinks range for complementary products across your IDDSI program.
Quality & Specifications
Modified starch thickener, 25LBS / 11.34KG bulk bag. IDDSI Levels 1-4 (dose-dependent). Suitable for hot and cold foods and beverages. Neutral flavour. Same formulation as smaller tub sizes only the package format differs.
Professional Applications
High-volume LTCF and hospital dietary programs, group purchasing organisation supply, large-capacity dysphagia programs, centralised dietary preparation for multi-wing facilities, and institutional IDDSI compliance programs.
Storage & Handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry location. Decant into smaller containers for daily use at each dietary station reseal the bulk bag tightly after each use. Once opened, store in a sealed airtight container to prevent moisture absorption and clumping.
Canadian Sourcing
Available to large-volume buyers and healthcare networks across Canada through ChickenPieces.com, with institutional ordering support and Canada-wide delivery in 2-5 business days from our Calgary distribution facility.
| Format | Base | IDDSI Range | Ideal For | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25LBS / 11.34KG bulk bag | Modified starch | Levels 1–4 | 80+ resident facilities | Ambient dry, sealed |
Frequently Asked Questions
🧠 Common Operator Scenarios
- "What's the most cost-effective bulk thickener for a 150-bed Canadian LTCF that goes through about 5KG of starch thickener per month?"
- "We need a 25LBS bag of ThickenUp Original for our facility is there a certification we can attach to our accreditation file to confirm IDDSI compatibility?"
- "We have three wings, each with a dietary station how do we safely distribute a 25LBS bulk bag of thickener across all three stations?"
- "Our GPO is negotiating a healthcare supply contract what's the minimum order and pricing for 10+ bags of bulk thickener per quarter?"
- "Switching from 2KG tubs to the 25LBS bulk format what do our HACCP and IDDSI SOPs need to say about bulk decanting and storage?"
- "We're running a 100-person summer BBQ for our LTCF residents how do we manage preparing 25 thickened beverages per IDDSI Level 2 for outdoor service?"
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Nestle ThickenUp Original | 25LBS / 11.34KG Bulk Bag
For large-volume Canadian healthcare facilities and institutional buyers. ChickenPieces.com stocks the full ThickenUp range and complementary IDDSI products across all formats. Ships coast-to-coast from Calgary.
Bulk Thickener for Large Canadian Facilities Order Today
ThickenUp Original 25LBS is available for institutional buyers through ChickenPieces.com. Volume pricing available for regular orders. Ships across Canada in 2-5 business days from Calgary.
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