IDDSI Labels now in use by Textured Concept Foods
TCF is pleased to advise that all our products now carry labeling in line with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation requirements.
Australia will formally adopt the IDDSI standards from May 1st 2019, but you can already get used to the new easy-reference labeling when using Textured Concept Foods now.
TCF produces food products that are categorised Pureed, Minced Moist or Moderately Thick/ Liquidised. They are numbered and colour-co-ordinated:
Pureed (4)- Green,
Minced Moist (5)– Orange
and Moderately Thick /Liquidised (3)- Yellow.
Since 2013, the global body IDDSI has been working on a standardized, global way of naming & describing texture modified foods & thickened liquids for individuals with dysphagia of all ages, in all care settings, and all cultures. For further information about the IDDSI standards visit https://iddsi.org/
Textured Concept Foods’ New Production Kitchen
TCF is delighted to now be established in our brand new, super-sized Production Kitchen in Campbellfield,Victoria. We are delighted to be settled in our new home, working hard to ensure all with dysphagia can nutritionally dine with dignity.
TCF hits the US!
Textured Concept Foods is excited to be establishing operations for roll out of our products in the United States of America. US sister company; Textured Food Innovations is currently undergoing kitchen design. Production roll out should not be too far away!
Implementation of International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation (IDDSI)
Textured Concept Foods is pleased to be assisting the Australian working group of IDDSI – preparing Australia for the implementation of International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation. Currently the Australian Texture Modified Food Industry is in the “Prepare” phase of implementation, involving product testing and label development. Full scale adoption of the new standards and rollout is due 1 May 2019.
To understand more about this global initiative to improve the lives of over 590 million people worldwide living with dysphagia, visit: http://iddsi.org/
Healthcare catering challenge solved by Telstra Business Finalist
Textured Concept Foods have been recognised as Victorian Finalists at the Telstra Small Business Awards 2017.
TCF have helped hospitals and aged care homes across Australia dramatically improve the dining experience of people on texture modified diets.
Celebrating the Telstra Business Awards, Textured Concept Foods was noted for its innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and community-mindedness.
Typically, people with swallowing difficulties have had to endure bowls of unrecognizable mush for their every daily meal. TCF produce pureed items which are reshaped to resemble the actual foods that they are. This ensures every meal is a recognisable, dignified offering; which positively impacts patients’ interest in mealtime, the quantity they eat, and ultimately their overall health.
Provision of puree and mince moist meals has been a longstanding bugbear for the Healthcare industry. Up to 60% of aged care residents, as well as accident victims, patients with throat and mouth cancers, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and other conditions require meals of an altered texture. Inhouse production of these meals is often plagued by issues of incorrect consistency, dilution of recipes and nutritional content, and patients’ inability to identify what is served. Successful production of these meals typically requires special equipment, dedicated time and significant expertise; all additional pressures in busy healthcare kitchens.
Since its inception four years ago, Textured Concept Foods has succeeded in developing a commercial viable solution to this longstanding problem. TCF’s pre-prepared, shaped, texture modified food items mean kitchens can simply “plate, thaw, heat and serve” ensuring an appropriate, attractive, nutritious meal can be provided to those who need it. It’s a fairly simple solution, but its taken significant ingenuity to make it possible.
Its Textured Concept Foods’ hope that unsightly, unappetizing texture modified meals should soon be relegated to healthcare catering history.
Named One of Australia’s Top 50 Food Innovators!
Textured Concept Foods is delighted to be featured in new book, “Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations” released by Food Innovations Australia. Fifty diverse innovations from Australia’s food and agribusiness industry are featured. The innovations hail from micro businesses to multinationals and span the entire food and agribusiness value chain.
“Providing attractive, nutritious, cost effective meals for those on puree diets has been a long-standing healthcare catering challenge. To be acknowledged for our achievement in doing just that, to ensure all can truly dine with dignity, is a true honour ” says Darren Benfell, Textured Concept Foods’s Managing Director.
TCF’s remoulding of foods means people with dysphagia can enjoy attractive meals that look like a typical meal, prompt memories, stimulate appetite and return dignity to dinner time.
Historically the presentation of pureed food is as unrecognisable mush which negatively effects appetite and interest in food and often results in further dietary and other healthcare problems.
It was over 20 years ago that the first international research was released detailing the significant benefits of serving formed pureed foods, however a viable commercial solution has remained elusive until now. Textured Concept Foods is delighted to provide a solution that ensures all can nutritionally dine with dignity.
‘Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations’ can be purchased at: https://foodbook.fial.com.au/product/celebrating-australia-food-and-agribusiness-innovations/
Ooh La La : French Toast as a texture modified breakfast option? Yes Please!
Enjoy a special Textured Concept Foods treat: French Toast:
Made to a traditional recipe; cooked in egg and cream, sprinkled with cinnamon and caster sugar. Drizzle with honey or golden syrup for a delightful start to the day!
To place an order, contact your local distributor today
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