Tag: Soft food preparation

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, affects approximately 560 million people worldwide and often necessitates dietary changes. A mechanical soft diet is a specialized eating plan that focuses on altering the texture of foods to make them easier to chew and swallow for individuals with specific health conditions.

According to Plena Healthcare, a respected aged care authority, standard dry toast is classified as a normal texture food and requires significant chewing, making it unsuitable for a mechanical soft diet. This article explores why standard toast is dangerous and how bread can be modified to make it safe for those with chewing or swallowing difficulties.