Enriched in protein – Modified texture
What is protein-enriched nutrition?
Healthy adults need 0.8 g protein/kg body weight/day to maintain all the functions of the body. With aging, as well as with illness, intense exercise, recovery … the requirement rises sharply to 1.5 g/kg body weight/day. In extreme cases even up to 2 g/kg body weight/day. For someone weighing 50 kg, this amounts to about 75 to 80 g of protein/day. So it is important to compose meals in a balanced way with sufficient protein sources such as meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, eggs, grains, legumes, …
However, sometimes this need cannot be met such as in the case of illness, low appetite, problems with chewing and swallowing… If adequate action is not taken, this can lead to unwanted weight loss, loss of muscle mass and reduction of muscle strength resulting in a limitation of mobility and loss of independence.
Small compact meals enriched with concentrated fast-absorbing proteins and protein-rich snacks are then necessary.
Why are proteins so important?
- Proteins are essential for growth and development: they help build and maintain the body.
- Proteins provide energy and building materials to maintain muscle and create new tissue.
- Proteins are important for recovery such as wound healing.
- Proteins are important for our resistance.
- Proteins contribute to the formation of healthy bones.
- Proteins are necessary for the transport of substances in the blood.
- Proteins are building blocks of hormones.
- The elderly and sick need more protein than others.
What is food with a modified texture?
Eating and drinking sufficiently is not evident for people with chewing & swallowing problems. The swallowing process is complex and numerous reasons can cause disorders in the swallowing process.
Getting people with swallowing problems to eat and drink safely requires a great deal of expertise. They deliberately eat and drink less for fear of choking or because eating requires a lot of energy.
What is Fingerfood?
“Finger food” literally means “eating with your fingers”. One usually thinks of the appetizers you get at a reception or party: amuse-gueules, appetizers, croquettes, hamburgers, a packet of French fries …
However, in healthcare, finger food is about eating with your hands and has nothing to do with all these examples. In a hospital or residential care center, it is a full alternative to a classic meal eaten with knife and fork. It is a feeding method that involves eating small bites with the hands. Because of its firm texture, finger foods do not fall apart. Our many varieties of finger foods are enriched, so they contain all the nutrients needed for good health (proteins, minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids). They have different shapes and colors that can help certain patients recognize the food and stimulate the senses.
Our high-protein and/or custom texture solutions.
Our commitment rests on 4 main pillars: nutritional expertise, taste, simplicity of use and innovation.
We offer protein enriched solutions from breakfast to dinner: bread meals to prepare yourself or ready-to-eat solutions, hot meals and/or meal components, desserts and powders to enrich. Also condensed beverages and powders for binding.
They meet strict standards and guarantee food safety. In order to adjust the texture of food, they work according to international IDDSI regulations.
The patient/resident is the focus. Customized and protein-enriched meals are delicious, have an authentic taste and stimulate the appetite. The more a meal is appreciated, the better people eat.
Instant cereal flakes HP/HC for the preparation of protein- and calorie-rich breakfast porridges and desserts. They are available in a dozen flavors, such as raspberry, honey, vanilla, bacon, coffee … and can be added in addition to milk to soup, fruit juice, yogurt and flat cheese.
Suitable for chewing and swallowing problems IDDSI 3 and 4.
In addition to cereal flakes, there are also high-protein desserts such as the high-protein éclair and thickeners.
Building blocks and mini building blocks
Building blocks are cakes with a soft, creamy filling. Building Blocks are enriched with high-quality protein and were developed in collaboration with dieticians and speech therapists. They are intended for elderly people and patients dealing with unwanted weight loss.
- 1 mini building block (30 g) = 5.7 grams of high-quality protein
- 1 building block (55 g) =10.8 grams of high-quality protein
- Flavors: strawberry, chocolate, banana, speculoos
Carezzo
Delicious refreshing protein drinks, conveniently packaged in 750 ml bottles (striped per 150 ml) or individual 150 ml drinking cups.
- Contains 10 g of protein per 150 ml
- Flavors: orange, apple
Easy-to-Eat
Easy-to-eat is specially designed for people who have difficulty swallowing or may only eat thick liquid foods. Easy-to-eat is a dairy-based snack and dessert. It is also high in protein, amylase-resistant and gluten-free.
- Contains 11 g of protein per 55 g serving
- Flavors: raspberry, tropical, cinnamon
Findus
The Findus timbalen of finger foods are ready-to-eat meal components with a soft and smooth texture, a pleasant taste and high in protein.
The base product is first blitzed, then mixed with a protein component, bound and returned to shape. The portions are small and very soft and have a smooth IDDSI 4 texture.
They retain their shape both hot and cold. Once in the mouth, they lose their structure, making them easy to swallow.
- Contains about 20 g of protein and 420 kcal per 240 g meal
- Assortment: rice, vegetables, meat and fish
PROSource
Prosource are liquid concentrated proteins in bottles and portions. They are available with and without sugar. It is a protein supplement based on collagen and whey proteins, rich in natural amino acids. They are specially designed for those who are not allowed or unable drink much.
Meco finger foods
Meco finger foods are based on natural ingredients fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities, chewing and swallowing problems or where motor skills are not strong enough to eat independently with cutlery.
The texture is soft and moist. A small grain is noticeable (2 to 4mm) which can be easily crushed with the tongue and with a fork. It has a finely ground and unctuous texture (IDDSI 5).
- Contains about 20 g of protein and 420 kcal per meal of 240 g
- Assortment: rice, potatoes, pasta, vegetables, meat, fish and stews
Nutrisens
In order to meet the specific needs and requirements of patients/residents, we offer a wide range of enriched and clinical nutrition that also makes patients feel like eating and drinking enough. Our solutions are specifically designed to optimize the “compliance” of your patients/residents and allow you to go beyond traditional oral supplementary feeding. This allows you to address the increased need and protein deficiency in an innovative way.
Where can you find our products?
Special foods
Our high-protein and/or modified-textured products are available at specialty stores in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Find out quickly where to find them in your area.