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.
Natural IDDSI Level
Silken tofu is manufactured to a uniformly smooth gel with no visible particles or fibres. It sits and holds shape on a spoon, falls off in a cohesive mass when tilted, and requires zero chewing — meeting all IDDSI Level 4 criteria without any preparation modification.
Safe Preparation
Remove silken tofu from packaging and drain briefly on a paper towel. Slice carefully into portions. Serve immediately at room temperature or warm gently in a shallow dish of hot water for 3–4 minutes. Do not boil or stir-fry — heat above 80 °C causes the gel to weep and lose cohesion.
- ✓Choose Japanese-style silken tofu (kinugoshi) for the smoothest texture.
- ✓Drizzle with light soy sauce or sesame oil for flavour without altering texture.
- ✓Chill before plating to firm the gel slightly for easier portion control.
- ✓Silken tofu has a short shelf life once opened — use within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is silken tofu safe for dysphagia patients at IDDSI Level 4?
- Yes. Silken tofu is one of the most naturally Level 4-compliant foods available. It is smooth, cohesive, and protein-rich (approximately 5 g per 100 g). It is widely used in Asian dysphagia care. Always confirm the patient has no soy allergy and that the specific brand's texture meets Level 4 criteria before serving.
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