Level 6 Soft and Bite Sized Audit

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Instructions:

  • Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized critical tests include Appearance + Fork/Spoon Pressure Test OR if these are not available Finger Test.  
  • For particle size: food intended to mimic a ‘bite of food’ – must be equal to or less than 15mm x15mm (adults); equal to or less than 8mm x 8mm (pediatrics).
  • The food item must pass or meet criteria for any row marked *. ]

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Notes:

  • Chewing ability is needed for this texture, although biting is not required.  Pieces should be ‘bite-sized’ at time of serving.      
  • Please see also http://iddsi.org/framework/food-testing-methods/