Unit 4 - Food preparation
4.3. Levels, descriptors and measurement methods in dysphagia oriented products
The aim of this module is to learn descriptors and measurement methods of the food or drink levels
Learning outcomes
To learn common terminology to describe food textures and drink thickness
To discuss detailed descriptors for the all levels drinks and foods
To apply simple measurement methods for foods and drinks levels detection
Contents (PPT/PDF 49 slides)
The Complete IDDSI Framework Detailed
Definitions document provides detailed descriptors for all levels of
the IDDSI Framework. The Complete IDDSI Framework Detailed
Definitions 2019 is an update to the 2016 document and has been taken
as reference..
Descriptors are supported by simple measurement methods that can be used by people with dysphagia or by caregivers, clinicians, food service professionals or industry to confirm the level a food or drink fits into.
The IDDSI Framework provides a common terminology to describe food textures and drink thickness. IDDSI tests are intended to confirm the flow or textural characteristics of a particular product at the time of testing.
Testing should be done on foods and drinks under the intended serving conditions (especially temperature).
https://www.iddsi.org/Resources/Videos/Introduction-to-IDDSI