Delicious recipes that meet IDDSI guidelines for Level 7: Easy to Chew. These tasty recipes will help you enjoy food again!
Level 7: Easy to Chew Testing and Description
Level 7: Easy to Chew is appropriate for individuals who can manage chewing and processing foods of any size without tiring across the meal. Because this level allows pieces of any size, individuals who are at a higher choking risk are typically not appropriate for this level. At Level 7, most everyday foods are allowed, but must be soft and tender. This includes mixed consistency foods, such as cereal and milk or soup with chunks or noodles, but cannot include hard, tough, chewy, fibrous, or crumbly bits.
Foods at this level must still be mashable under pressure. Although bite size is not predetermined, choose a sample size that is 15mm square for adults or 8mm square for children when testing the sample. The pressure from a fork or spoon must be able to mash the pieces easily; this is called the Fork Pressure or Spoon Pressure Test. In these tests, the utensil must be able to easily cut through or break apart the food using only the side of the utensil. When mashing the sample to test, only use as much pressure as causes your thumbnail or fingernail to blanche white. After mashing, the food must not return to its original shape. We recommend watching IDDSI’s Youtube video of the Fork Pressure and Spoon Pressure Test 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 7: Easy to Chew Recipes
Level 7: Easy to Chew Tacos Frijolados
Level 7: Easy to Chew Tacos Frijolados are a yummy double-fried taco filled with creamy refried beans served with a cool avocado dip.
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Macaroni salad is a true midwestern classic. My recipe for Level 7: Easy to Chew Magnificent Macaroni Salad makes this potluck dish accessible for those on modified diets.
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This Level 7: Easy to Chew Easy Weeknight Fried Rice is exactly what you need after a long day at work! It's a quick, delicious, and easy to chew meal!
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This Level 7: Easy to Chew Classic Baked Mac & Cheese is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This mac is certain to please everyone at the party!
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