What are the IDDSI food and drink textures
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What are the IDDSI food and drink textures? From April 2019 all SALTS will be required to meet IDDSI framework. Awareness and adoption phase from April 2018
Mapping descriptors: This needs to be used in conjunction with the testing methods
Testing Method for Liquid levels 0 - 3 • The IDDSI flow test is required • The testing methods require 2 x 61. 5 mm syringes which hold 10 ml and a precise timer in seconds and the IDDSI flow chart
Checklist for flow and levels • Level 0 Thin All 10 m. L flows through within 10 secs • Level 1 Slightly thick 1 -4 m. L remains after 10 secs flow ∗ • Level 2 Mildly thick 4 -8 m. L remains after 10 secs flow ∗ • Level 3 Moderately Thick/Liquidised >8 m. L remains after 10 secs flow then proceed to • http: //iddsi. org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/01/Liquids_L 0_L 1_L 2_L 3_18 January-2018. pdf
The IDDSI flow test summarised
IDDSI Information • You can click here for poster: http: //iddsi. org/resources/ click on ‘What is IDDSI poster May 2018’ • You can sign up to the newsletter using this link: http: //iddsi. org/contact-us/ • You can click here for training on Food modification at level 5 for Chefs (one minute clip) http: //iddsi. org/framework/food-testing-methods/ • 10 minute training clip https: //youtu. be/Zd 6 prmzm 39 k • You can click here for training on drink testing methods http: //iddsi. org/framework/drink-testing-methods/ • You can click here for frequently asked questions : http: //iddsi. org/faq/ • Syringe purchases: W and P
