Level 5 Minced and Moist Audit

Instructions:  

• Level 5 Minced & Moist critical tests include Appearance + Fork Pressure Test + Spoon Tilt Test OR if these are not available Finger Test.  
• For particle size: food intended to mimic a ‘chewed bolus’ – must be equal to or less than 4mm width and no longer than 15mm in length (adults);  Equal to or less than 2mm width and no longer than 8mm length (pediatrics).  
• The food item must pass or meet criteria for any row marked ∗.  

Notes:

• Minimal chewing should be needed to eat this food texture (e.g. tongue force should be able to squash/break food).    
• Please see also http://iddsi.org/framework/food-testing-methods/