Level 3 Liquidised

What is liquidised food?
Does not hold its shape	Food can be poured Can be drunk from a cup Can be drunk through a straw (standard or wide bore) Cannot be piped, layered or moulded Does not hold its shape on a plate
Smooth	Food is smooth and moist—no lumps Food has been pureed It may also have been sieved to remove bits
No chewing	Does not need any chewing No preparation needed before swallowing
Use a spoon	Food needs to be eaten with a spoon It cannot be eaten with a fork

How to prepare liquidised food

• Use a blender or a food processor
• Remove any tough skins or seeds
• Cut food into small pieces before liquidising
• Add extra sauce such as gravy, milk or stock
• Try to avoid adding water as this reduces the nutrition in the portion of food
• A thickener may be required to help maintain the correct texture

Presentation tips

• Liquidise each food separately so that there are individual portions of each food
• Do not liquidise a whole meal together as it looks and tastes less appetising
• As the food looks different it is important to be told what it is before eating it
• Use a plate or tray with partitioned sections
• Check that a crust or skin has not formed on the food before serving