Texture Modified
Leading the way for texture modified food
We have worked hard to ensure all our Texture Modified meals comply with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
Providing meals for IDDSI levels 3-7, we ensure you can serve food that is safe, tasty and nutritious—giving you complete peace of mind.
Our Award-Winning Texture Modified Meals
Enhance safety
Our meals are aligned with IDDSI guidance, with textures that reduce the risk of choking and aspiration.
Reduce the risk of malnutrition
Our carefully devised menu means everyone can receive a great meal and the right nutrition.
Taste great
We create meals that look and taste delicious, helping people look forward to mealtimes again.
There are now over 101 meals for people with dysphagia
and behind it all was the ethos; great cookery and really
good ingredients.
Phil Rimmer,
apetito Head Chef
What our Texture Modified range includes
IDDSI Level 7 - Regular and easy to chew meals
Our main range features a number of level 7 easy chew meals, including Cumberland Pie, Chicken Curry, Lentil Bolognaise and more.
Easy Chew meals are regular, everyday dishes that happen to be naturally softer textures. These meals are labelled as such in our regular food offering.
IDDSI Level 6 - Soft and bite-sized meals
Our level 6 meals and desserts are soft and tender, requiring light chewing.
Each element of the dish is cut into smaller pieces no larger than 15mm and can be mashed with a fork.
IDDSI Level 5 - Minced and moist meals
Our Level 5 dishes are minced to be tender and moist.
The pieces are equal to or less than 4mm in width and no more than 15mm in length
IDDSI Level 4 - Purée Meals
Our Level 4 Products have a smooth texture and do not require any chewing.
They are shaped to resemble the food they represent and hold their shape even after cooking. They are Puréed and can be eaten with a fork.
The range includes breakfast, snacks and dessert options to support all day menu planning.
IDDSI Level 4 - Puréed Petite meals
Our Purée Petite meals offer a smaller portion size for those with a reduced appetite.
They all contain at least 500Kcal per and a minimum of 15g protein per meal.
IDDSI Level 3 - Liquidised
These great tasting, nutritious soups have a smooth, thin consistency.
Level 3 soups contain more than 8g of protein and 270Kcal per portion.
