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Clear Advantage® Mildly/Moderately Thick (MT2/MO3) Spiced Apple Mocktail

3 Servings
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Savor a comforting Spiced Apple Mocktail, combining apple and orange juices with a hint of cinnamon, thickened for IDDSI levels MT2 or MO3.

Ingredients

Mildly Thick (MT2)
3 fl oz Lemonade, Prepared

18 fl oz Apple Juice

3 fl oz Orange Juice

1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
6 Scoops Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener

Moderately Thick (MO3)
3 fl oz Lemonade, Prepared

18 fl oz Apple Juice

3 fl oz Orange Juice

1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

9 Scoops Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener

Serving Size

8 fl oz

Directions

1. Wash hands before beginning preparation. Thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces and equipment (CCP).

2. Prepare lemonade with powdered lemonade mix according to manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, may use commercially available lemonade without pulp.

3. Chill lemonade, apple juice, and orange juice to 40°F or lower.

4. Measure prepared lemonade and juices into a large pitcher.

5. Add ground cinnamon to the combined liquids and whisk until cinnamon is well dispersed.

6. Measure level scoops of Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener into a separate pitcher.

7. Quickly add liquid mixture into pitcher with Thick- It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener.

8. Stir briskly with fork, spoon, or whisk for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

9. Let stand 5 minutes.

10. Stir and test per IDDSI Testing Methods for Mildly Thick, Level 2 (MT2) or Moderately Thick, Level 3 (MO3) using the IDDSI Flow Test and Fork Drip Test. Refer to IDDSI.org for how to use these testing methods.

11. Hold at 40°F or lower until service (CCP).

12. Stir and test again before serving.

13. Portion 8 fl oz.

Serving Suggestions

  • Do not garnish.

  • Do not add ice.

  • Verify final recipe per IDDSI Flow Test and IDDSI Fork Drip Test for IDDSI Mildly Thick, Level 2 (MT2) or Moderately Thick, Level 3 (MO3) before service. Refer to IDDSI.org for how to use these testing methods.

  • Recipe may be altered to include more or less liquid and/or more or less Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener depending on the results of IDDSI testing.

  • Recipe standardized and tested at 40°F. Temperature may affect IDDSI testing results.

  • Make certain to refer to local food regulation for management of time and temperature values for prepared items. This would apply to hot and cold holding as well as time out of temperature control.

  • For optimal quality and safety, these products are intended for immediate consumption upon preparation or within 24 hours following proper handling guidance.

  • These recipes may not be appropriate for all people with dysphagia. Consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional about questions concerning your patients’ health and diet, particularly regarding the suitability of these recipes for your patients.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving

Mildly Thick (MT2)

Calories 130

Protein 0 g

Total Carbohydrates 3 g

Total Fat 0 g

Sodium 80 mg

Cholesterol 0 mg

Moderately Thick (M03)

Calories 140

Protein 0 g

Total Carbohydrates 5 g

Total Fat 0 g

Sodium 115 mg

Cholesterol 0 mg

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