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(TCF), a manufacturer of pureed foods for those with swallowing difficulties, has been recognised in a new book celebrating Australia鈥檚 top 50 innovators in food manufacturing.

Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations, released by , showcases 50 diverse innovations from Australia鈥檚 food and agribusiness industry, from micro businesses to multinationals. TCF was recognised for its shaped puree foods, ensuring those with swallowing difficulties 鈥� such as aged-care residents as well as sufferers of cancer, stroke and cerebral palsy 鈥� can enjoy dignified dining.

The company produces pureed items which resemble the actual foods that they are, in contrast to the bowls of mush that are typical for those on texture-modified diets. This 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 dinnertime.

TCF鈥檚 extensive range includes meat dishes, vegetables, fruits, desserts and mid-meal snacks. The company鈥檚 products are produced on-site at its premises in Keilor, Melbourne, blast frozen and available 鈥榬eady to heat and eat鈥�. The company services hospitals, aged-care facilities and private individuals nationally.

鈥淲e have implemented TCF moulded meals into our acute tertiary facility of 630 beds since April 2015,鈥� said Bianca Neaves, assistant dietitian/team leader, Food Services, The Prince Charles 黑料吃瓜群网. 鈥淧atients on texture-modified diets have reported an improvement in both taste and appearance of their meals and we have demonstrated improved food and nutritional intake of 13 g extra protein per patient per day.鈥�

鈥淧roviding attractive, nutritious, cost-effective meals for those on puree diets has been a longstanding healthcare catering challenge,鈥� said TCF Managing Director Darren Benfell. 鈥淭o be acknowledged for our achievement in doing just that, to ensure all can truly dine with dignity is a true honour.鈥�