apetito is a global organisation with 50 years experience in providing frozen food and catering solutions to Care Homes, Local Authorities and Hospitals. We also provide a frozen meal delivery service to the public via our franchise Wiltshire Farm Foods and a community meals delivery service through Local Authorities via apetito Services.

Dysphagia

Below are a selection of articles addressing the problems posed by dysphagia and how soft and puréed (Texture Modified) meals and desserts can help patients with the condition eat properly and gain the nutrients they require to stay healthy.

  • Omlette
    Innovations and Improvements in Food Production and Preparation for Dysphagic Patients Texture-modification of food and fluids in a form that can be swallowed without aspiration is an important part of the dietetic management of many patients with dysphagia. This allows food or fluid to be delivered to the individual patient in the consistency which best allows them control over the rate it passes through the pharynx.
  • Chicken Curry
    Texture-Modified Meals For Dysphagic Patients Texture-modification of diet is an important part of the medical management of patients with dysphagia. In a normal swallow, the action of food hitting the back of the mouth stimulates the swallow centre in the brainstem. This triggers a swallow reflex which temporarily seals off the airway preventing food and fluid from entering the lungs. However, if this process is disrupted there is a risk of aspiration and associated bronchopulmonary infections.