Liquid consistencies are defined in this Fact Sheet. The prescribed liquid consistency can be indicated on the food consistency form or in another format that specifies how liquids are to be served to the individual.
Commercial thickeners specify the amount of the thickening product to use to reach the desired consistency. Follow the directions carefully to ensure the correct consistency.
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Thickened liquids should be smooth (without lumps, chunks or pulp) and be thickened to the following (checked) consistency. Thin (level 0): Flows like water. Examples include: — milk — juice — coffee, tea — soda, carbonated beverages — ready-to-drink nutrition beverages.
IDDSI Consistency Testingfor Foods and Liquids. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) aims to use the same words and definitions to describe texture modified foods and thickened liquids. This handout provides details about IDDSI testing methods for liquids and solid foods. Liquids
Below is a description of how fluids should look when thickened to each type: Fluid runs freely off the spoon but leaves a thin coating on the spoon. Fluids pour like most types of fruit nectar. Fluid slowly drips in dollops off the end of the spoon. Fluids pour slowly, like liquid honey. Fluid sits on the spoon and does not flow off.
Separating Foods and Drinks - The Dysphagia Dietitian
Level 3 foods are pureed to a consistency called Liquidized. They start as solids but need to be altered so they can be drunk or eaten with a spoon. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative was developed to simplify the explanation of altered texture food and liquids. Why Thickened Liquids or Liquidized Foods?