Level 2

Mildly Thick

Flows off a spoon quickly. Can be drunk from a cup with some effort.

Level 1: Slightly ThickLevel 3: Moderately Thick / Liquidised

Characteristics

  • Flows off a spoon quickly
  • Can be drunk from a cup
  • Requires more effort to drink through standard straw
  • More effort than Level 1 to drink
  • Often described as 'nectar-thick' in older terminology

Testing Methods

IDDSI Flow Test

  1. Use a 10mL syringe (specific type required)
  2. Fill to 10mL mark
  3. Allow to flow for 10 seconds
Pass Result: 4-8mL remaining after 10 seconds

Food/Drink Examples

Thick tomato juiceSmoothies (some)Commercial thickened drinks at Level 2Thin cream soups (some)