AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Health
Labs introduced today THICK & EASY® TEXTURE MODIFIED
BREAD AND DESSERT MIX, making consumption of bread products easier
for those with swallowing difficulties, medically referred to as
dysphagia.
This latest innovation from Hormel Health Labs expands menu
options for those needing diets that meet IDDSI levels 4, 5 and 6.
It is made with enriched flour and is Kosher-approved.
Bread is a universal food, found at most breakfast, lunch and or
dinner tables. Yet, for those with dysphagia, bread must have a
specific consistency to be safe for consumption.
"We know that food is more than a necessity—it is a
central part of our daily lives," said Tim
Garry, a registered dietitian and director of marketing for
Hormel Health Labs. "Our Thick &
Easy® Texture-Modified Bread and Dessert Mix offers
people with dysphagia a way to enjoy great-tasting bread and
desserts with delight and comfort. It's the latest way we are
providing needed nutrition through products that are tasty,
convenient and familiar."
Dysphagia is not uncommon, affecting up to 40 percent
of those in skilled nursing facilities, and many others. Hormel
Health Labs has made it a priority to create nutritional products
that make dining easier for those challenged by dysphagia, and
THICK & EASY® TEXTURE MODIFIED BREAD AND DESSERT MIX
is its latest solution.
THICK & EASY® TEXTURE MODIFIED BREAD AND DESSERT
MIX comes in pre-made loafs equaling 16 slices per loaf. With easy
preparation instructions, it can be served timely and efficiently,
while adding extra variety to diets.
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