Common questions

Is yogurt IDDSI Level 4?

Plain, smooth, whole-milk yogurt with no fruit pieces or mix-ins typically tests at IDDSI Level 4 — but thinner yogurts can test at Level 3, and any yogurt with inclusions fails Level 4 outright. Verify each brand with the spoon tilt test.

The two things that disqualify a yogurt: pieces (fruit, granola, anything to chew) and separation (watery whey pooling on top). Stir well and check that the texture is uniformly smooth and cohesive.

Greek-style yogurts are usually thicker and more reliable for Level 4 than regular varieties, but brands vary — test, don't assume.