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08-07-2005, 04:28 PM
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#1 | August 05 Bandster Thread Starter
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Could someone give me a general difference between pureed and mushy foods?
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08-07-2005, 04:36 PM
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Puree is more like liquid (think baby food consistency). Mushy is thicker, but not solid. Refried beans,scrambled eggs, cottage cheese are all mushy. Apple sauce is a puree. I hope this helps.
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08-07-2005, 05:13 PM
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Actually, I don't think there is a difference. Puree is what you do to food to MAKE it mushy. :)
Mushy/soft food is anything you can eat without chewing. Pureeing can indeed make anything into that consistency.
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08-07-2005, 07:50 PM
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#4 | August 05 Bandster Thread Starter
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So, basically, the pureed and mushy stages are one in the same?
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08-07-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Margo So, basically, the pureed and mushy stages are one in the same? | That's the way I've always figured it.
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08-08-2005, 10:15 AM
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The way I would look at it is ..... if it will go through a straw, then it's liquid stage, otherwise, mushy.
My doctor told me I could have anything while in liquid stage that would go through a straw, but don't use a straw.
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08-08-2005, 11:52 AM
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Definition of Puree:
Noun: puree pyû'rey
1. Food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender
Verb: puree pyû'rey
1. Rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
To me there is a difference in mush & puree
Mushy to me is cottage cheese, oatmeal, refried beans etc
those do not seem to be puree to me, just my opinion :)
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