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 85 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 regular and easy to chew meals, including Quiche Lorraine, Vegetable & Coconut Curry and more.
These are soft and tender everyday foods that can be easily mashed with either a spoon or a fork.
IDDSI Level 6 - Soft and bite-sized meals
Our Level 6 meals are soft and tender, though require some chewing.
Food ingredients are cut into smaller pieces no larger than 15mm and can be mashed with a fork. Any gravy or sauce is of a thick consistency.
IDDSI Level 5 - Minced and moist meals
Our level 5 meals are mashed to be tender and moist.
The pieces are equal to or less than 4mm width and no more than 15mm in length. This means they need very little chewing.
Any gravy or sauce is of a similar consistency to the rest of the meal.
IDDSI Level 4 - Classic Puréed meals
Our standard portion size Level 4 meals, desserts and sandwiches have a smooth texture and do not require any chewing.
They are moulded to resemble the food they represent and hold their shape even after cooking. They are puréed and can be eaten with a fork or spoon.
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 and uniform consistency.
Our puréed soups are a source of protein; containing more than 8g of protein and more than 260Kcal.
