Delicious recipes that meet IDDSI guidelines for Level 2: Mildly Thick. These tasty recipes will help you enjoy food again!
Level 2: Mildly Thick Testing and Description
Level 2: Mildly Thick is appropriate for individuals who need drinks to flow more slowly, or may have slightly reduced tongue control. These foods flow quickly off a spoon but require mild effort to drink through a standard straw. Foods are tested using the Flow Test at this level.
The IDDSI Flow Test is a standardized test for determining the level of a liquid sample. You must have a 10ml syringe for this test, and not all syringes are created equal. Hold a ruler up to your syringe and the distance from the very bottom line to the 10ml mark must measure 61.5 mm. We recommend watching IDDSI’s Youtube video of the Flow Test as well as this comparison between Levels 1-3 before you cook as well as during the testing of your final modified portion.
Always test your food before serving to ensure that it meets all the IDDSI testing guidelines.
Level 2: Mildly Thick Recipes
Level 2: Mildly Thick Warming Spiced Apple-Cinnamon Punch
This delicious Level 2: Mildly Thick Warming Spiced Apple-Cinnamon Punch can be served warm or cold and is a perfect mildly thick drink for a gathering. This batch makes enough...
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This Level 2: Mildly Thick Hearty Beef Barley Soup will fit your dysphagia needs and fill you up! Meat, grains, vegetables...this soup really has it all.
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This Level 2: Mildly Thick Copycat Zuppa Toscana is everything you love about that family-style Italian chain restaurant, but from the comfort of your own home! It blends into a...
Read MoreLevel 2: Mildly Thick Festive Pumpkin Soup
This Level 2: Mildly Thick Festive Pumpkin Soup is perfect for the holidays! It's elegant and easily modified for a dysphagia diet. Additionally, you can play around with the ingredients...
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