Puree food company reshaping eating for the sick and elderly

August 28, 2017

Elderly residents with eating difficulties at a Metlifecare retirement village are trialling a fresh way to serve up soft foods moulded in the shape of meat and vegetables.

Puree food company The Pure Food Co is selling sheets of the plastic moulds shaped as chicken drumsticks, steak fillets, carrots, peas to make its blended food more visually appealing.

Director Sam Bridgewater said the company decided to investigate the moulds last year after a study from an Australian food mould company showed consumption of pureed food lifted by about 20 per cent if it looked visually appealing, especially in elderly women.

Metlifecare food and beverage manager Gareth Carden said the 12 residents limited to soft food at Auckland’s The Orchards village had not suffered weight loss since chefs started reshaping their meals.

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“I’ve had a fantastic experience with the Pure Food team on this innovative approach to meals. We have seen real improvement in our residents’ enjoyment of the food and their weight. Because of these exciting results, we have rolled out the Texture Modified Range to all our residents”

"Pure Food provides an invaluable enhancement to our menus specially for residents on a texture modified. The pre-shaped portions have made the meals even more attractive and enjoyable to eat”

“I think mum looks fabulous. She is happier, of course, because she gets a variety of flavours and her weight has stabilised. She wants to eat now. I think it’s made a huge difference to her body and skin and has given her dignity back. I’m really chuffed.”

“The fortification means that people can eat smaller portions and finish their meal at the same time as their dining companions while still getting the nutrition they need.”

"We can't really stop using Pure Food when you see the results with the residents and the improvement in their quality of life. I mean, why would you?”