IDDSI HUB

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Welcome to RecipeTree’s original IDDSI articles and infographics, designed to go beyond recipes, delivering practical, real-world guidance for healthcare foodservice professionals. Rooted in industry expertise, each piece supports your IDDSI journey.   From visual tools that simplify concepts to thoughtfully written articles that address everyday operational challenges, RecipeTree equips teams with the knowledge they need to create safe, consistent, and meaningful dining experiences.

IDDSI

Menu Component Tip Cards

Sign up to receive complimentary IDDSI Menu Component Tip Cards to provide general guidance on how to handle common menu categories.

IDDSI

IDDSI.org has great resources but IDDSI can be challenging to navigate, so RecipeTree has created resources to also assist you with your IDDSI journey. 






IDDSI IS Best Practice

If you haven't already taken the IDDSI plunge, you may be wondering if IDDSI is mandatory.  Learn more here. 

Recipe Team Infographic

There is no "I" in team but there are two "I's" in IDDSI and IDDSI needs a team to support its success.  Learn more about key players. 

IDDSI Policy & Planning Worksheet

Customize this worksheet to summarize your IDDSI findings.  RecipeTree used this while doing their own IDDSI test kitchen and shares it with you here. 

IDDSI Recipe Starter Kit

Are you starting your IDDSI journey? Use the fillable templates to help your IDDSI team navigate your plan with foods and menu items. Collection includes detailed recipes for IDDSI food levels:

  • Easy to Chew (EC7)
  • Soft & Bite Sized (SB6)
  • Minced & Moist (MM5)
  • Pureed (PU4).

Recipes included for fruits, vegetables, starches, bread, soups, sauces & entrees. 


2026 US IDDSI Virtual Conference

Tired of confusing questions about implementation? Ready to arm yourself with better ways to advocate for the IDDSI framework across the continuum of care?

Join IDDSI experts virtually throughout 2026 as they demystify all things IDDSI. 


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RecipeTree Co-Founder, Lori Reamer & Rubicon Foods Culinary Training Director, Alexa Kirtley, speakers for May 20, 2026 conference

Topic spotlight:  testing, mapping, recipe standardization and culinary strategies to support IDDSI implementation. 

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Have your own recipes but they need to be standardized for IDDSI?

After we learn more about your existing recipes and what you want, we'll work together to find the very best way of achieving it.