IDDSI Culinary Basics: IDDSI Culinary Basics

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is a global effort to improve the lives of people who live with dysphagia. This series is intended to give foodservice staff an overview of what IDDSI is and how to prepare food and beverage menu items using the IDDSI framework in order to keep patients and residents well-nourished and safe from aspiration. IDDSI Culinary Basics is collaborative effort, and all content is delivered by a team of Registered Dietitians and Healthcare Chefs who offer recipe demonstrations, tips and best practices, processing and testing demonstrations for different foods and liquids.