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Texture modification and dysphagia: A guide to safe and appealing eating

Food texturisation is essential to improve the nutrition of people with dysphagia, a disorder that makes swallowing difficult and affects the safety, hydration and nutritional status of those living with it.

Nearly 8% of the world’s population lives with some degree of dysphagia, making this technique a key tool in healthcare and care facilities.

What is texturisation and why is it essential?

Texturisation consists of intensively and evenly blending food until a safe, smooth and stable texture is achieved. This technique allows the original flavour, colour and nutritional value to be preserved, enabling people with dysphagia to enjoy the same menu as everyone else, adapted to their required consistency.

In addition, a well-executed texture-modified diet offers:

Improved nutritional quality and a wider variety of colours and flavours.
Greater acceptance of the dish, thanks to smooth and pleasant textures.
A more appealing, safe and healthy eating experience.

IDDSI: The international standard that guarantees safety

The IDDSI framework (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) establishes a common language to classify texture and viscosity levels in foods and drinks intended for people with dysphagia. Its tools, such as the flow test and the fork test, make it easy to verify that each preparation has the appropriate consistency for each individual.

This standard is now the global benchmark for professionals, care homes and hospitals. At Sammic, we firmly believe in this standardisation and its impact on food safety. That is why we are the first machinery manufacturer to become a GOLD Sponsor of IDDSI, reinforcing our commitment to quality, innovation and continuous improvement in modified diets.

Professional equipment for safe texturisation: Sammic cutter-emulsifiers

Choosing the right equipment is key to achieving consistent and repeatable results. Our ULTRA cutter-emulsifiers or texturisers enable you to obtain the perfect texture with maximum standardisation thanks to features such as:

Precise pulse
Built-in and customisable programmes
Variable speed
Interchangeable blades

These machines are designed to guarantee textures adapted to IDDSI levels, even in continuous production in hospitals and large-scale catering operations.

Texturisation: an efficient and sustainable solution

Unlike costly commercial products, texturisation using professional machinery allows you to achieve safe and stable results in minutes and at low cost. This makes it an ideal solution for all types of centres, whether specialised or not.

Our adapted diet recipe book

To complement this work, we offer a recipe book for modified diets, designed to provide inspiration, technique and variety for professionals and carers. It includes preparations created to preserve flavour, visual appeal and safety at every consistency level.