In an exciting expansion of its world-leading Specialist Nutrition range, leading meals provider, apetito, has introduced a selection of brand-new IDDSI Level 6 texture-modified dishes to enhance mealtimes for those living with dysphagia.

This launch brings four additional Soft and Bite-Sized meals for customer menus, including a lightly spiced and creamy Chicken Tikka Masala with turmeric seasoned rice and a rich Beef Chilli served with coriander rice. Both dishes provide a Gluten Free option, as well as achieving Energy Dense and High Protein coding.

Alongside these is the new Chicken Pasta Bake that includes a velvety Wyke Farms’ Cheddar cheese sauce to stir through before serving, and a warming Irish Stew packed with mutton, pearl barley, carrots and onions and served with cheddar mash and herby root vegetables. These dishes also meet Energy Dense and High Protein coding.

Richard Jones, Head of Specialist Nutrition at apetito speaks on the value of this range expansion:

“We understand how important choice at mealtimes is for those requiring a texture modified diet and we’ve listened closely to customer feedback to further improve our available offering of Level 6 Soft and Bite-Sized meals.

“Launching these four additional options takes our Level 6 range from 16 to 20 meals, helping to give more flexibility and variety to customers when they are creating menus.

“We’re extremely proud of our texture-modified meals that help to bring dignity back to dining for those living with dysphagia. All the meals in the range are made with close input from our in-house expert Dietetic team to ensure they meet IDDSI guidelines and guarantee safety for consumers.”