Pureed vs. Mushy

[Margo 0]

Could someone give me a general difference between pureed and mushy foods?

Thanks

[StartingOver 6]

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.

[Alexandra 55]

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.

[Margo 0]

So, basically, the pureed and mushy stages are one in the same?

[Alexandra 55]

So, basically, the pureed and mushy stages are one in the same?

That's the way I've always figured it.

[HarleyNana 10]

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.

Good Luck

[La_madam 20]

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