Fork Pressure Test
Press a fork on food to check softness. Food should yield easily.
国際・日本標準への準拠
IDDSI × 日本嚥下調整食分類2021（JSDR-2021） — SeniorDeliの製品基準
嚥下・咀嚼困難をお持ちの方の安全で尊厳ある食事のために、国際・国内の規格に準拠した製品を提供しています。
“カーウェルズ・リミテッドは、GBA嚥下障害食品規格T/SATA 094-2025（ttbz.org.cn登録、大湾区適用）の参加起草単位です。競合他社が準拠しなければならない規格を自ら策定した実績を持ちます。”
介護食品とは
介護食品とは、嚥下（嚥下障害）または咀嚼困難をお持ちの方のために特別に設計された食品・飲料を指します。テクスチャー・柔らかさ・粘度を調整することで、栄養・色・香り・風味を保ちながら安全な食事を可能にします。
介護食品規格が重要な理由
統一規格がなければ、介護者・医療機関・食品メーカー間で食形態の記述・調製・表示に不整合が生じます。「レベル4ピューレ食」が病院・介護施設・市販品で同一の意味を持つよう標準化することで、安全性と生活の質が向上します。
IDDSI — 国際標準
IDDSI（国際嚥下障害食標準化イニシアチブ）は、嚥下調整食・飲料を0〜7の8段階でフレームワーク化した国際規格です。SeniorDeliの全製品はIDDSIフレームワークに準拠しています。
| Level | Name | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Regular / Easy to Chew | General population |
| 6 | Soft & Bite-Sized | Reduced chewing ability |
| 5 | Minced & Moist | Missing teeth / ill-fitting dentures |
| 4 | Pureed | Cannot chew |
| 3 | Moderately Thick / Liquidised | Severe dysphagia |
| 2 | Mildly Thick | Mild thickening needed |
| 1 | Slightly Thick | Basic fluid control |
| 0 | Thin | Normal liquids |
Source: iddsi.org
Hong Kong Care Food Ecosystem
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in collaboration with CUHK Food Research Centre and HKU Swallowing Research Lab, developed a localised set of care food standards based on IDDSI. These apply to individual users, medical institutions, and food manufacturers.
Simple Home Testing Methods
Spoon Tilt Test
Tilt a spoon of pureed food. It should hold its shape, not flow freely.
Syringe Flow Test
Check liquid viscosity using a 10mL syringe. Flow rate determines IDDSI level.
GBA Industry Standards (Carewells co-authored)
Carewells (康樂齡's parent brand) co-authored three national group standards for the care food industry in mainland China:
Care Food General Technical Requirements
Core technical specifications for care food products sold in mainland China.
Care Food Product Classification
Classification framework aligning Chinese market categories with IDDSI levels.
Care Food Labelling Requirements
Standardised labelling so consumers and caregivers can identify correct IDDSI levels at a glance.
Standards published via softmeal.org. Citation: Carewells / SeniorDeli (2025). T/SATA 094-2025, T/SATA 084-2025, T/SATA 085-2025.
T/SATA 094-2025 Certificate — GBA Care Food Industry Standard (Carewells co-authored)
Common Misconceptions
✗All elderly people have dysphagia.
✓Swallowing ability changes with age, but not all elders develop dysphagia. Assessment is needed.
✗Care food can treat dysphagia.
✓Care food supports safe eating but does not replace medical treatment or speech therapy.
✗The thicker the food, the safer.
✓Over-thickening increases choking risk, reduces appetite, and can cause dehydration.
Common Misconceptions
- All elderly people have dysphagia.
- Swallowing ability changes with age, but not all elders develop dysphagia. Assessment is needed.
- Care food can treat dysphagia.
- Care food supports safe eating but does not replace medical treatment or speech therapy.
- The thicker the food, the safer.
- Over-thickening increases choking risk, reduces appetite, and can cause dehydration.
参加起草機関
T/SATA 094-2025 — GBA嚥下困難食品基準
グレーターベイエリア初の包括的な嚥下困難介護食品団体標準。2025年9月発行。カーウェルズは参加起草機関。基準の内容、IDDSI対応、製品対応表をご覧ください。
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