apetito launches an improved range of Purée meals
The company has made significant changes to its texture modified meals, as well as introducing five brand-new dishes, to deliver an even better mealtime dining experience
Building on its already extensive specialist nutrition range, care homes meal provider, apetito has unveiled an exciting new and improved range of Purée meals, which are designed to bring joy and restore dignity to mealtimes for residents with dysphagia.
Commenting on this development, Richard Woodward, general manager of care homes at apetito, says: “We are extremely excited to be launching our ‘better than ever’ range of Purée meals and desserts, which we believe provides a real step change in our offering for residents living with swallowing difficulties.
“Mealtimes are about more than just nourishment and it’s extremely important that everyone can enjoy their mealtimes and dine with dignity, regardless of their dietary needs. We are confident that this new range will allow care homes to provide an even safer, more diverse selection of meals, allowing residents with specialist diets to experience the full joy of dining without compromise.”
After listening closely to customer feedback and preferences, apetito has made significant changes to its texture modified meals, as well as introducing five brand-new dishes, to deliver an even better mealtime dining experience for residents.
The new additions to the menu include purée chicken korma and purée bean chilli, alongside three potato-topped pies, purée cottage, shepherd’s and fish pie, all of which feature a ‘just cooked’ browning effect to enhance the visual appeal.
One range enhancement is bringing all its Puréed dishes into the smaller ‘Purée Petite’ portion size, thus providing a more manageable serving for those living with dysphagia. This ensures that even those with smaller appetites can still enjoy meals packed with essential calories and protein.
Understanding the importance of mealtimes in care homes, apetito has added a wide selection of new puréed sauces and gravies into meals to elevate the flavours, along with an array of brand-new side dishes that vastly expand on the variety and choice available.
Additionally, the company has significantly improved the allergen profile of the meals, with 11 dishes now being made without all 14 recognised allergens and many more made without milk and soya. This update offers residents with food allergies greater freedom of choice and helps care homes maintain a varied and inclusive menu selection.
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