Unit 4 - Food preparation (e-book)
4.1 General characteristics of the texture modified diets
4.1.1 Dangerous textures of food
There are some types of food that can pose a particular risk to people with swallowing difficulties if not processed correctly. There are also other foods that are particularly difficult to modify in texture and should therefore be avoided.
- Mixed consistency foods
- Food that contains husks
- Foods with a fibrous or ‘stringy’ texture
- Fruit or vegetables with thick skins, seeds or pips
- Crunchy and crumbly items
- Hard foods
- Bread
Figure 1. Food that can pose a particular risk to those with swallowing difficulties (Source: designed by Canva Pro).