Level 6 Soft and Bite Sized Audit
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 *. ]
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/