IDDSI Safe Foods Directory
Each ingredient below is classified by its natural IDDSI texture level with evidence-based preparation guidance for caregivers, care home kitchens, and healthcare professionals.
- L3
Liquidised Potato
Smooth potato purée thinned to a pourable consistency suitable for IDDSI Level 3 (Liquidised).
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Congee (Rice Porridge)
Smooth, well-cooked rice porridge thinned to a pourable consistency that meets IDDSI Level 3 (Liquidised) when prepared at a 1:10 rice-to-water ratio.
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Smooth Oatmeal
Finely blended oatmeal cooked to a pourable, lump-free consistency suitable for IDDSI Level 3 (Liquidised).
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Blended Vegetable Soup
Smooth, sieved vegetable soup blended to a pourable consistency meeting IDDSI Level 3 (Liquidised) — no lumps, fibres, or skin fragments.
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Taro Purée
Smooth taro purée thinned to a pourable Level 3 (Liquidised) consistency — a popular Asian alternative to potato in dysphagia diets.
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Lotus Root Purée
Smooth, sieved lotus root purée thinned to IDDSI Level 3 (Liquidised) — a traditional Chinese ingredient adapted for dysphagia diets.
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- L4
Puréed Pumpkin
Smooth, cohesive pumpkin purée that holds its shape on a plate — meeting IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) criteria.
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Silken Tofu
Smooth, custard-like silken tofu that holds its shape on a plate and requires no chewing — a natural IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food.
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Steamed Egg Custard (蒸水蛋)
Silky smooth steamed egg custard — a classic Cantonese dish that naturally meets IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) and is a staple in Asian dysphagia care.
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Avocado Purée
Smooth, creamy avocado purée that holds its mounded shape on a plate — a nutrient-dense IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food.
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Mashed Sweet Potato
Smooth, cohesive mashed sweet potato that holds its shape — a naturally sweet IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food rich in beta-carotene.
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Banana Purée
Smooth, cohesive banana purée that holds its shape — a naturally sweet, energy-dense IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food requiring no cooking.
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Chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し)
Smooth Japanese savory steamed egg custard — a delicate, protein-rich IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food enjoyed across Asia.
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Smooth Yogurt
Plain smooth yogurt without fruit pieces or granola — a convenient, protein-rich IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food requiring no preparation.
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Puréed Salmon
Smooth, cohesive salmon purée — a high-protein, omega-3-rich IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food for dysphagia patients.
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Hummus
Smooth chickpea hummus — a high-protein, high-fibre IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food when prepared without chunky toppings.
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Butter Bean Purée
Smooth butter bean purée — a mild, creamy IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food high in plant protein and fibre.
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Mashed Avocado & Banana
A smooth, cohesive blend of ripe avocado and banana — a naturally energy-dense IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food requiring no cooking.
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Soft Tofu Dessert (豆腐花)
Silky smooth soy milk pudding — a traditional Chinese dessert (豆腐花 / dòufu huā) that is naturally IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed).
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Okayu (Japanese Rice Porridge)
Thick, smooth Japanese rice porridge (お粥) cooked at a 1:5 rice-to-water ratio — a staple IDDSI Level 4 (Puréed) food in Japanese eldercare.
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- L5
Minced & Moist Chicken Breast
Finely minced chicken breast with added moisture, meeting IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) criteria — suitable for patients who can manage small soft particles.
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Minced & Moist Fish
Finely minced white fish with added sauce — a high-protein IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) food that is gentle on the digestive system.
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Minced Pork with Sauce
Finely minced pork in a savoury sauce — a popular IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) protein source in Chinese and Asian cuisines.
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Soft Noodles (Minced & Moist)
Very soft-cooked noodles cut into short pieces ≤15 mm, served moist with sauce — an IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) staple in Asian dysphagia diets.
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Soft Scrambled Tofu
Gently stir-fried firm tofu broken into small soft pieces with sauce — an IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) plant-based protein option.
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Minced Beef with Gravy
Finely minced beef in rich gravy — an IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) iron-rich protein source for dysphagia patients.
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Flaked Canned Tuna
Canned tuna, drained and mixed with mayonnaise or light sauce to create moist, soft flakes meeting IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist).
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Modified Soft Har Gow (Dim Sum)
Har gow (shrimp dumplings) filling minced to ≤4 mm particles and served without the wrapper — a culturally meaningful IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) option for Cantonese patients.
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Ricotta Cheese
Smooth ricotta cheese — a creamy, protein-rich dairy food that naturally meets IDDSI Level 5 (Minced & Moist) criteria.
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- L6
Soft-Cooked Carrot
Carrot cooked until fork-tender and cut into bite-sized pieces, meeting IDDSI Level 6 (Soft & Bite-Sized).
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Ripe Banana
A fully ripe banana is one of the most convenient naturally IDDSI Level 6 (Soft & Bite-Sized) foods — requiring no cooking, widely available, and providing potassium, vitamin B6, and natural energy for elderly patients.
View preparation → - L6
Steamed Fish Fillet
Gently steamed white fish fillet naturally meets IDDSI Level 6 (Soft & Bite-Sized) — it flakes easily into moist, tender pieces that require minimal chewing.
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Braised Firm Tofu
Firm tofu braised in light broth until soft and moist — a reliable IDDSI Level 6 food that provides plant-based protein with a satisfying, savoury flavour suitable for elderly patients.
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Stewed Apple
Apple cooked until soft in a small amount of water — a simple, naturally Level 6 (Soft & Bite-Sized) fruit that provides variety, vitamin C, and gentle fibre for dysphagia patients who need familiar flavours.
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Soft-Cooked Rice (Overcooked)
Rice cooked with extra water until the grains are fully swollen and soft, meeting IDDSI Level 6 (Soft & Bite-Sized).
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- L7
Scrambled Egg
Soft, moist scrambled egg — a naturally Level 7 (Regular / Easy to Chew) food that also works down to Level 6 when cooked very softly.
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Custard (Egg Custard)
Smooth, set egg custard is a naturally IDDSI Level 7 (Regular / Easy to Chew) food — but its exceptionally soft, uniform texture also makes it suitable for Level 6 when firmer, and Level 4 when thinned.
View preparation → - L7
Ochazuke (Rice in Green Tea Broth)
Ochazuke — rice softened in hot green tea or dashi broth — is a traditional Japanese dish that naturally meets IDDSI Level 7 (Regular / Easy to Chew) and can be adjusted toward Level 6 with additional soaking time.
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Watermelon (Seedless)
Seedless watermelon is a naturally soft, refreshing IDDSI Level 7 (Regular / Easy to Chew) fruit.
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