Level 3

Moderately Thick / Liquidised

Can be drunk from a cup. Will drip in dollops through fork tines. Smooth with no lumps for liquidised foods.

Level 2: Mildly ThickLevel 4: Extremely Thick / Pureed

Characteristics

  • Can be drunk from a cup (drinks)
  • Cannot be drunk through a straw
  • Drips slowly in dollops through fork tines
  • Smooth texture with no lumps (liquidised foods)
  • Often described as 'honey-thick' in older terminology (drinks)
  • Food can be poured but keeps its shape on a plate

Testing Methods

IDDSI Flow Test (drinks)

  1. Use a 10mL syringe
  2. Fill to 10mL mark
  3. Allow to flow for 10 seconds
Pass Result: 8-10mL remaining after 10 seconds

Fork Drip Test (liquidised food)

  1. Collect sample on fork
  2. Hold fork horizontally
  3. Observe how food flows through tines
Pass Result: Food drips slowly through tines in dollops, does not hold shape

Food/Drink Examples

Thick milkshakesThick smoothiesLiquidised fruits/vegetablesSmooth purees that can be poured