1. Wash hands before beginning preparation. Thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces and equipment (CCP).
2. Prepare zucchini according to your General Diet recipe for Seasoned Zucchini. Cook until tender. Drain excess liquid.
3. Measure 1 quart of prepared zucchini.
4. Place zucchini in a food processor. Do not overfill. Process until fine in consistency.
5. Add Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener. Process until smooth. Hold hot and let it thicken. May take up to 5 minutes.
6. Scrape down sides of processor with rubber spatula and process for an additional 30 seconds.
7. Test before serving per IDDSI Testing Methods for Pureed, Level 4 (PU4) using the using the Fork Drip Test, Spoon Tilt Test, no separate thin liquid. Refer to IDDSI.org for how to use these testing methods.
8. Hold at 140°F or higher until service (CCP).
9. Serve using #10 scoop.

• Verify final recipe and any garnishes using IDDSI testing methods for IDDSI Pureed, Level 4 (PU4) before service: Fork Drip Test, Spoon Tilt Test, no separate thin liquid.
• Amount of moisture in cooked zucchini can vary. Recipe may be altered to include more or less thickener depending on the results of IDDSI testing.
• Recipe standardized and tested at 155°F. Temperature may affect IDDSI testing results.
• Make certain to refer to local food regulation for management of time and temperature values for prepared items. This would apply to hot and cold holding as well as time out of temperature control.
• For optimal quality and safety, these products are intended for immediate consumption upon preparation or within 24 hours following proper handling guidance.