# Guided IDDSI food and drink tests

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Use the official IDDSI testing methods as guided tools. Test every batch at serving temperature because ingredients, preparation, temperature, and standing time can change the result.

## Choose a test

- [10 mL syringe flow test](https://followyourswallow.com/tests/flow): for drinks that may behave like Levels 0 through 3.
- [Fork and spoon tests](https://followyourswallow.com/tests/fork-spoon): fork drip, spoon tilt, and fork pressure checks for purees and foods.

## Safety

These tools describe how the serving behaves. They do not prescribe a level or change a care plan. Use only the food and drink levels prescribed by the person's qualified clinician. Test the actual serving before it is eaten or drunk.

Sources:

- [IDDSI Framework testing methods](https://www.iddsi.org/images/Publications-Resources/DetailedDefnTestMethods/English/V2TestingMethodsEnglish31july2019.pdf)
- [Complete IDDSI Framework detailed definitions](https://www.iddsi.org/images/Publications-Resources/DetailedDefnTestMethods/English/HR/V2DetailedDefnEnglish31july2019.pdf)