We believe every resident and patient deserves meals that are not only safe and nutritious, but also enjoyable and socially inclusive. Texture modified diets often limit the joy of eating, but our approach helps restore dignity and belonging—allowing residents to look forward to mealtimes with peers, friends, and family and improving the time, morale and engagement of healthcare staff.
Research from Monash University’s Dietetics Program (2012) highlighted several important benefits when residents are served high-quality, value-added texture modified foods:
Enhanced satisfaction and intake
Visually appealing, recognisable meals increase satisfaction and encourage residents to eat more, improving nutrition and overall wellbeing.
Improved appetite, reduced waste, and lower costs
Attractive meals encourage better intake, which means fewer unfinished plates. This reduces food wastage and helps facilities cut costs, while ensuring residents receive the nutrition they need.
Boosted staff morale
Kitchen teams experience greater pride and job satisfaction when producing meals that look good and are well-received, contributing to a more positive workplace culture.
Meets Strengthened Aged Care Standards
Meals support providers in delivering food services that align with the strengthened Aged Care Standards, ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals that promote dignity and wellbeing.
Das Sreedharan – Award Winning Chef, Social Entrepreneur and Food Philosopher
The saying “we eat with our eyes first” is especially true in aged care and healthcare. When food looks appetising and recognisable, residents and patients are more likely to enjoy it, forming a positive emotional connection with their meal. This connection encourages greater intake, reduces food wastage, and makes mealtimes a more positive experience for everyone involved.
For residents living with dysphagia, meals that look unappealing or unrecognisable can cause frustration, reduce appetite, and lead to unfinished plates. By contrast, when food looks familiar and inviting, residents feel more included, dignified, and motivated to eat—improving both nutrition and quality of life.
Our texture modified foods are designed to be:
Nutritious and safe – meeting IDDSI standards for dysphagia care and supporting better health outcomes.
Visually appealing – shaped and presented to resemble real food, helping residents recognise and connect with what’s on their plate.
Inclusive – supporting the social side of dining by making mealtimes enjoyable again, reducing the sense of isolation that texture modified diets can sometimes create.
Cost-conscious – attractive meals encourage better intake, lowering food waste and helping facilities manage costs more effectively.
Maggie Beer AO – Maggie Beer Foundation, Australian Chef, Food Author, Restaurateur, and Food Manufacturer
How can I find the ingredients in your products/meals?
Every product/meal is accompanied by a detailed ingredient list and nutritional panel. You can find this information on the product packaging and in the product specifications available on our website.
If you require further details, our team is available to provide allergen or dietary information on request.
Are TCF meals nutritionally balanced?
Yes. Each meal is designed in consultation with dietitians to meet the nutritional needs of residents and patients, with appropriate levels of protein, energy, and key micronutrients to support wellbeing.
Do TCF meals meet IDDSI guidelines?
Absolutely. All our texture modified products are developed to comply with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), ensuring safety and consistency for people living with dysphagia.
How are allergens managed in your meals?
Allergens are clearly labelled on every product. We have strict processes to minimise cross-contamination, and alternative options can be provided for common allergens such as gluten, dairy, or nuts.
Can meals be fortified for residents at risk of malnutrition?
Yes. Many of our products are energy- and protein-dense, and we can provide fortified options to help increase intake for residents with higher nutritional needs.
How should TCF meals be prepared and served?
Our meals are designed for convenience. They are delivered frozen and can be reheated quickly in standard kitchen equipment, maintaining texture, taste, and nutritional integrity.
Do meals maintain their texture and quality after heating?
Yes. Our products are tested to ensure they retain safe textures, flavour, and appearance when heated to serving temperature.
How do your meals support compliance with the strengthened Aged Care Standards?
TCF meals help providers demonstrate compliance by delivering safe, nutritious, and enjoyable food services that promote dignity, choice, and wellbeing for all residents.
Lindy Twyford – Dining and Food Services Manager at Royal Freemason’s Benevolent Institution
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