Elderly Foods

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Advanced Texture & Nutrition Systems for Senior & Medical Applications

Platform	Core Technology Framework	Functional Focus	Typical Applications	Target Markets
Swallowing Safety & Viscosity Control System	Xanthan-Based Multi-Hydrocolloid Blends	Precisely controls viscosity across IDDSI Levels 1–4. Resistant to salivary amylase. Stable over time and temperature. Rapid dispersion, no lumping.	Thickened beverages, dysphagia drinks, pureed meals	Hospitals, nursing homes, clinical nutrition brands
Soft Gel & Easy-to-Swallow Texture System	Carrageenan, Gellan, LBG, Konjac Synergistic Systems	Creates smooth, elastic, low-chew-force gels. Reduces syneresis. Suitable for hot-fill and sterilized products. Adjustable gel strength and cohesiveness.	Dysphagia gels, senior jellies, soft puddings, protein gels	Senior food manufacturers, FSMP producers
High-Protein & Nutrient Density Matrix System	Protein-Stabilizing Hydrocolloid Systems (Gellan, Pectin, Carrageenan)	Stabilizes high-protein and fortified formulations. Prevents sedimentation. Enhances water-holding capacity and smooth mouthfeel. Supports fiber, vitamin, and mineral fortification.	High-protein gels, fortified nutrition meals, medical nutrition formulas	Senior nutrition brands, medical food manufacturers
Customized Clinical & Senior Nutrition Platform	Tailored Multi-Hydrocolloid & Functional Blends	Co-development based on processing method (UHT, hot-fill, sterilization), IDDSI grading, nutrient density, and cost targets. Texture calibration and regulatory adaptation support.	OEM/ODM projects, institutional nutrition programs	Strategic medical & senior nutrition partners

Senior Food Classification Overview

Based on the physiological characteristics and nutritional needs of the elderly, senior foods are mainly classified into the following types:

Product Type	Definition & Characteristics	Typical Representatives
Dysphagia-Friendly Foods	Foods with modified physical properties to meet the dietary needs of individuals with decreased chewing and/or swallowing function. Food forms range from solid to liquid, including soft type, finely minced type, pureed type; high-thick, medium-thick, and low-thick types.	Dysphagia-specific gels, Thickened beverages, Pureed meals, Texture-modified meat products
Thickening Components	A product category of Foods for Special Medical Purposes, mainly used for fluid foods to increase viscosity or form gels, altering the physical properties of food.	Thickener powders, Pregelatinized starch, Ready-to-use thickened drinks
Nutrient-Fortified Foods	Foods fortified with protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to address decreased digestion and absorption capacity and increased nutritional needs in the elderly.	High-protein nutrition gels, Dietary fiber supplements, Calcium-fortified puddings
Senior Snacks	Snack foods with soft texture, easy to chew and swallow, combining nutritional function with pleasurable experience.	Soft gel candies, Easy-to-eat jellies, Nutritious soft cakes
Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)	Formulated foods that serve as the sole or supplementary source of nutrition to meet the nutritional needs of individuals with specific disease conditions.	Complete nutritional formula powders, Modular formula foods

Senior Food Classification Standards

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, senior foods are classified into 8 levels:

Level	Category	Description
Level 0	Thin	Flows like water
Level 1	Slightly Thick	Slightly thicker than water, can be drunk through a straw
Level 2	Mildly Thick	Can be drunk from a cup, flows slowly
Level 3	Liquidized	Can be eaten with a spoon, flows but does not hold shape
Level 4	Pureed	Holds shape in a pile on spoon, does not flow
Level 5	Minced & Moist	Can be mashed with a fork, no cutting required
Level 6	Soft & Bite-Sized	Requires minimal chewing, can be divided with a fork
Level 7	Regular	Normal texture

Key Selling Points for International Clients

1. Technical Adaptability

All series have undergone?multi-country water hardness adaptability tests?(stable gel formation in both hard and soft water conditions)

Regulatory compliance support?available for different countries (FDA, EU, Halal, Kosher certifications)

2. Application Development Support

Custom blending services: Formula adjustments based on client's specific gel strength requirements, texture preferences, and cost targets

Application recipe development?to help clients quickly launch new products

3. Supply Chain Advantages

Standardized production process?ensures excellent batch-to-batch stability Packaging specifications can be?customized according to client needs?(industrial bulk packs/retail small packs/multi-language labels)

We offer different packing & size as required

500g /1kg

20kg / 25kg

25kg

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