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Tackling Dysphagia
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a condition which often affects older adults. The IDDSI framework was developed to help better serve these individuals, by providing a scale for measuring food and drink thickness.
We Put Dole Products To The Test
Our Results
Tests were conducted to help assess IDDSI levels for the following items.
Dole Wiggles® Fruit Juice Gels
Strawberry
Orange
Cherry
Dole Whip®
Pineapple
Mango
Level 4 -
Pureed/Extremely Thick
A small amount may flow through and form a short tail below the fork. Does not dollop, flow, or drip continuously through the fork prongs.
Dole Wiggles® Fruit Juice Gels
All Varieties(1)
Dole Whip®
All Varieties(1)
Level 4 -
Pureed/Extremely Thick
Used to determine stickiness of the sample. Samples determined as not sticky should slide off the spoon if tiled or with a gentle flick. Little to no food should be left on the spoon. A thin film on the spoon is acceptable but you should be able to see the spoon through the film.
Dole Wiggles® Fruit Juice Gels
All Varieties(1)
Dole Whip®
All Varieties(1)
Video Overview
How It Works
Watch this brief video overview with Chef James Bickmore-Hutt to learn more about dysphagia and how you can implement the IDDSI framework into your healthcare foodservice operation.
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Dole Smoothie Cuts
Blend the Best
Pre-cut IQF fruit, crafted specifically for smoothies to help extend blender life.
Free Sample
Fruit on the Menu
Smoothie Builder
The flavor combinations for smoothies are infinite, but we’ve included a list of suggested ingredients along with some of our favorite combinations to help inspire.
Step 1:
Choose Your Base
Milk
Yogurt
Dairy Alternative
Almond, Oat or Coconut Milk
Fruit Juice
Pineapple, Orange, Apple, etc.
Step 2:
Choose Your Fruits
Nutritional information based on 1 cup serving of Dole IQF Fruit, except avocado (1/2 cup).
Avocado
50 cal/serving
Banana
10% DV Potassium
Dragon Fruit
8% DV Iron
Mango
60% Vitamin C
Peaches
100% Vitamin C
Pineapple
70% Vitamin C
Strawberry
60% Vitamin C
Step 3:
Blend and Serve
Portion into cups and serve or keep in refrigerator for up to 4 hours before service. Using frozen fruit instead of ice to cool the smoothie also helps keep it from separating and becoming watered down.
Ditch the Dairy
Bananas and avocado give smoothies a rich and creamy texture without the need for dairy.
Spice It Up
Introduce aromatic spices such as ginger, cinnamon or turmeric into your smoothie for an added layer of flavor with anti-inflammatory benefits.
Taste the Tropics
Tropical fruits provide a burst of vibrant flavor and are often high in potassium, which helps to counter the effects of sodium in diets.
Dole Packaged Foods is not affiliated with IDDSI
We encourage operators to visit iddsi.org for more information and complete their own internal testing.
