Dysphagia Pureed

Description

This diet consists of pureed, homogenous, and cohesive foods. Food should be “pudding-like.” No coarse textures, raw fruits or vegetables, nuts, and so forth are allowed. Any food that require bolus formation, controlled manipulation, or mastication are excluded.

Rationale

This diet is designed for people who have moderate to severe dysphagia, with poor oral phase abilities and reduced ability to protect their airway. Close or complete supervision and alternate feeding methods may be required. The link below has some examples of foods that are the right texture for a Dysphagia Advanced Diet

The IDDSI food texture closest to Pureed textures would be “Pureed & Extremely Thick”. Testing using IDDSI methodology to determine accurate consistency is recommended