Lutheran Services has partnered with New Zealand-based The Pure Food Company to trial a new texture-modified breakfast range.
The partnership has seen hot breakfast options that comply with the International Dysphagia
Diet Standardisation Initiative rolled out across the not-for-profit aged care provider’s 11 Queensland sites.
It’s been an exciting partnership as traditionally there has been limited breakfast options for those requiring a texture modified diet, said Tricia Davis, executive lead aged care and quality at Lutheran Services.
“Early indications from our chefs are positive and we look forward to reviewing results and resident feedback at the end of the trial,” Ms Davis said.
“This new product line supports Lutheran Services’ commitment to delivering innovative food with the right texture, nutrition and flavour to enhance the dining experiences of our residents and bring more joy to their table.’’
Lutheran Services head chef Neil Brookes wrote on LinkedIn that it was always exciting to explore innovative options that enhance the dining experience for residents, and that the results have been fantastic.
“Looking forward to seeing more of these quality products making a difference in our kitchens,” he wrote.
The Pure Food Company co-founder and co-chief executive officer Sam Bridgewater said the impending introduction of the new quality standards were encouraging providers to rethink meal offerings – especially for their residents with dietary requirements.
Warm Weetbix or porridge is often the only option, but the IDDSI compliant hot breakfast allows the variety that residents crave, he said.
“We know that many aged care operators struggle to provide a wide variety of high quality, nutritious breakfast options that are safe for residents on texture modified diets to eat, and that gap needs to be filled if they’re going to be compliant with the new standards,” Mr Bridgewater said.
“They’ve told us they want to be able to provide better breakfast options for residents, but it’s just not that easy. Until now.”
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