What are the IDDSI food and drink textures 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 61.5mm syringes which hold 10ml and a precise timer in seconds and the IDDSI flow chart

Checklist for flow and levels Level 0 Thin All 10 mL flows through within 10 secs Level 1 Slightly thick 1-4 mL remains after 10 secs flow ∗ Level 2 Mildly thick 4-8 mL remains after 10 secs flow ∗ Level 3 Moderately Thick/Liquidised >8 mL remains after 10 secs flow then proceed to http://iddsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Liquids_L0_L1_L2_L3_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/Zd6prmzm39k 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