1. 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

2. Mapping descriptors: This needs to be used in conjunction with the testing methods

3. 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

4. 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

5. The IDDSI flow test summarised

6. IDDSI Information
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