Cultural Foods Guide
Adaptations for traditional foods from various cultural cuisines to meet IDDSI texture levels. Helps maintain dietary preferences while ensuring safe swallowing.
Cultural Considerations: Maintaining access to culturally significant foods is important for patient quality of life and nutritional intake. These modifications aim to preserve flavor and cultural significance while meeting safety requirements.
Rice (Steamed White/Brown)
Original texture: Regular/Soft
Congee/Rice Porridge
Original texture: Soft porridge
Pho/Noodle Soup
Original texture: Liquid with solids
Dim Sum Dumplings (Har Gow, Siu Mai)
Original texture: Soft with chewy wrapper
Tofu (Soft/Silken)
Original texture: Soft
Miso Soup
Original texture: Liquid with solids
Spring Rolls (Fresh/Fried)
Original texture: Varied/crunchy wrapper
IDDSI Level Reference
0: Thin1: Slightly Thick2: Mildly Thick3: Moderately Thick / Liquidised4: Extremely Thick / Pureed5: Minced & Moist6: Soft & Bite-Sized7: Regular / Easy to Chew