apetito Care Home Catering Product List Edition 5

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1 apetito Care Home Catering List Edition 5

2 Chocolate Chip Cake Contents Equipment 07 Large and Small Portions Soups 08 Beef Dishes 08 Lamb & Mutton Dishes 10 Pork Dishes 10 Poultry Dishes 11 Other Meat Dishes 12 Fish Dishes 12 Savoury Pastries 13 Breakfast Dishes 13 Vegetarian Dishes 14 Accompaniments 15 Vegetables 16 Potatoes & Rice 17 Hot Desserts 18 Cold Desserts 20 delicious tea time treats See page 6 for more details Special Diet s Category C Thick Puréed Sandwiches 21 Category C Thick Puréed Meals 21 Category D Pre-mashed Meals 24 Category E Fork-mashable Meals 25 Gluten Free, Low Fat and Diabetic s Individual Gluten Free Meals 26 Individual Gluten Free Desserts 28 Low Fat Mixer 29 Individual Diabetic Desserts 30 Ethnic Individual Meals Kosher Meals 31 Kosher Desserts 32 Caribbean & West Indian Meals 32 Asian Halal Meals 33 Asian Halal Vegetarian Meals 35

3 introducing our updated product range List With a wide range of meals and desserts featuring the best ingredients and seasonings, an irresistible menu awaits your residents. At apetito, our expert team work tirelessly to ensure each dish is delicious, nutritious and visually tempting. Special Diets in Care Home Catering By Helen Blunn BSc RD apetito Dietitian Many care homes have a variety of special dietary needs for their residents that they need to meet at each mealtime. Whether this is gluten free, vegetarian or a texture-modified meal, the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) advise that meal service offer an extensive choice of dishes and special diet options to promote a pleasant and dignified dining experience. We work hard to meet these needs through our wide range of care homes meals and desserts. Each dish is tasty, appealing and nutritious while meeting CQC and the BDA Digest standards for care catering; as well as suitability guidelines for most special diets. This guide will help you select from our range of mouth-watering meals and desserts. We have defined our suitability criteria for each of the main diets at the back of this brochure. However, as every person's needs are different and can change, we recommend that each care home works with residents' dietitians for planning menus and monitoring. To help, we can provide you with a complete nutritional breakdown of our products. You can order meals in a variety of tray s, meaning you can exactly match the number of to your requirements. To spot our tea-time selections, look out for the dishes highlighted with the tea cup icon, these include our delicious traditional savoury pastry products. We offer a range of award winning texture-modified products for your residents who have a swallowing difficulty. With the introduction of our new Category E Fork-mashable range of dishes to our current range of texture-modified options, you can be sure that your residents will receive a safe, nutritious meal no matter where they are on their dysphagia journey. Our innovative meal solutions are unique to apetito nothing else in the marketplace offers your residents so many appealing options. we hope you and your residents enjoy these fantastic new developments to our delicious range / Beef Casserole See page 8 for more details Fork-mashable Mutton Hotpot new fork-mashable dining options See page 4 for more information on our full texture-modified range 01

4 Preparing your menu cycle We know planning menus can be a difficult task. That s why we ll appoint a Client Development Manager (CDM) who is dedicated to helping you prepare varied, nutritious and appealing menus for everyone in your care home. Your CDM will take the time to learn about your needs and residents preferences. They will then help prepare four-week menu cycles packed with tasty dishes. If you wish, they can even arrange a tasting evening so your residents and their relatives can sample the range of food on offer. At the end of the four-week cycle, your CDM will check the system is running well and enhance the service if necessary. Our support doesn t end there. We ll review your menus every four months to make sure they re delivering the right blend of delicious dishes to your residents. Alongside our main meals and desserts, there s also a tempting range of tea-time options. You ll find more details of these on page 3. Your CDM will help prepare varied, nutritious and appealing menus for everyone in your care home / Pork in Cider Gravy We work closely with all our homes to plan menus and make sure that all necessary nutritional requirements are met. Not only do we offer a wide choice of large portion meals and desserts, we also provide a large range of individual meals to reduce wastage and make it easy to cater for residents with specific dietary requirements. We also offer a menu planning system, Nutriplan, which manages your residents needs and ensures that they receive a good level of nutrition. The system gives you the reassurance that your menus meet or even exceed the CQC* and NACC nutritional standards, and provides you with instant proof in the event of an inspection. * CSSIW and care inspectorate 02

5 List A tasty selection of tea-time favourites With apetito, you ll find there s much more to our menus than main meals and desserts. We also offer a wide choice of tea-time favourites that eliminate the need to prepare evening food and give your residents dishes they re sure to love " Premium Sausage Roll Come tea-time, everyone deserves tasty food that delights their tastebuds. That s why we ve worked hard to create a selection of tea-time classics that are sure to tempt your residents. In addition to our existing range, we have a number of tasty pastry items, perfect for tea, supper or snacks. So, whatever the preference, there s always a delicious and nutritious dish that will satisfy their appetites for the evening ahead. Nothing goes better with a cup of tea than a nice slice of cake and it s a great way of encouraging residents to drink more whilst helping to boost their daily calorie intake. There are four delicious loaf cakes in our range, and all are perfect for an afternoon snack or as a supper time treat. Each cake serves ten hungry people and can be baked straight from raw batter in your oven. There are four tasty varieties choose from: Sultana, Chocolate Chip, Carrot and Madeira. Here s just a selection of what s on offer. Within this brochure, you can easily spot our tea-time selections: just look out for dishes highlighted with the tea cup icon Madeira Loaf Cake 03

6 NEW RANGE Fork-mashable Cauliflower Cheese and Broccoli Bake introducing our fork-mashable meals; the latest addition to our texture-modified range Everyone deserves to enjoy tasty meals. However, people who cannot chew, swallow and digest foods properly have traditionally lacked access to attractive and nutritious dining choices. That is, until now. Our 19 new Category E fork-mashable main meals complement our current range of Category C (Thick Purée) and Category D (Pre-mashed) texture-modified options perfectly, helping you to meet the standards recommended in the Dysphagia Diet Food Texture Descriptors. The descriptors were developed by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Dysphagia Expert Reference Group, and state that all care settings must ensure the provision of Category C and Category E meals. The descriptors state that any fluid, gravy, sauce or custard in or on food must be thick i.e. a light disposable plastic teaspoon would stand upright if the head was fully, but just covered. national descriptors for texture modification in adults: B Thin Purée Dysphagic Diet C Thick Purée Dysphagic Diet D Pre-mashed Dysphagic Diet E Fork-mashable Dysphagic Diet Swallowing difficulties mean that people with dysphagia can face challenges to eat and drink safely. We ve worked hard to ensure that our texture-modified meals not only meet the national texture descriptors but are still tempting and nutritious for your residents. Helen Blunn BSc RD apetito Dietitian 04

7 List Why Category E Fork-mashable? Fork-mashable meals play an important role in the dysphagia journey. For degenerative conditions such as Parkinsons or dementia, they are the first experience for residents moving to a texture-modified diet. For residents recovering from strokes or trauma, fork-mashable meals signify the last step on their journey, before resuming a normal diet. It is crucial that these meals resemble normal food, for a variety of reasons both physical and emotional. Accepting and adapting to the need for a texture-modified diet is emotionally challenging. The fact that our meals look like normal food is of immense value in this difficult transition time. For both groups, and particularly those returning to a normal diet, it is also important that the meals challenge residents to work the muscles associated with chewing and swallowing. For this reason, we have also included boiled and sautéed potatoes in the range - rather than exclusively using mashed potato - to help exercise the chewing and swallowing muscles. For those recovering, it also provides some much-needed variety Fork-mashable Beef in Gravy What s different about our fork-mashable range? Appearances can be deceptive - ensuring the correct consistency and delivering the specific texture-descriptor guidelines whilst developing these meals posed far more of a challenge than we had anticipated. For example, ours is the only pre-prepared range to offer sliced meats. To attain the correct level of tenderness, we had to source new meat suppliers to provide the approved stamps of meat recommended by the descriptors, as well as extend cooking times to guarantee tenderness. As these meals are less processed than our Thick Purée and Pre-Mashed options, it was also more difficult than we anticipated to fortify the range to the extent we consider desirable for an audience that is likely to be nutritionally vulnerable, whilst preserving the look of a traditional meal. feedback from the experts We ve tested our meals extensively with Speech and Language Therapists to ensure that they conform to the National Descriptors. On their recommendation, we have elected to exclude any pasta dishes - which could become floppy or crunchy upon cooking. We have also excluded high-risk ingredients such as peas, beans and peppers, which have husks or skin, which multiple textures can pose a serious threat to those with dysphagia. what is dysphagia? Dysphagia describes a range of swallowing and chewing difficulties. It can make it difficult to take in enough calories and fluids to nourish the body and can lead to serious medical problems. The condition most commonly occurs after a stroke or other nervous system disorders including dementia, MS or Parkinsons, though it can also be a side effect of throat cancers and treatments involving the mouth, neck or oesophagus. 05

8 the best just got even better Our comprehensive range of meals include: Category C Thick Purée Sandwiches All our puréed dishes look like normal food and our sandwiches are no different. The result is a healthy, nourishing and visually appealing range that provides a dignified dining experience. Suitable for multiple meal occasions such as breakfast, lunch, suppertime and snacks, the category C sandwiches range includes: Hot Tuna Sandwich Hot Bacon Sandwich Hot Cheese Sandwich Category C Thick Purée Meals Our category C meals are of a completely smooth and thick consistency, moulded for a natural appearance, and hold their shape after cooking. There are 24 options in the range. Category D Pre-mashed Meals Our category D meals are moist, with a uniform particle. They have some texture variation and are ideal for residents with swallowing and chewing problems. Each meal has been designed with particular care to provide appetising colour combinations, and fantastic flavours. There are 19 dishes in the range. Category E Fork-mashable Meals Our range of category E fork-mashable dishes features 19 main meals, seven of which are vegetarian, and all are suitable for diabetics an offering unparalleled elsewhere in the marketplace. The range also carries six gluten free options. The meal has been specifically developed to meet minimum standards across all care settings for calories and fortification. As with all our products, the range goes through extensive quality testing by our Quality Assurance department, assessing taste, texture and appearance. However, as this is such a specialist product where giving the consumer the wrong texture can potentially prove fatal - we have also introduced additional quality standards in the kitchen to ensure each meal is guaranteed to meet the consistency of the category E descriptor every time, for your ongoing peace-of-mind. Category C Thick Purée Cold Desserts We also carry a range of four cold desserts for the warmer months, or as a lighter dessert option. Category C Thick Purée Hot Desserts Our category C hot desserts are an industry-first, providing residents with access to hot British classics, such as Apple Pie. The texture is smooth and the desserts are layered to retain each distinct flavour, such as apple, pastry and custard, for an unparalleled dining experience. There are 10 desserts to choose from. Delivering exceptional choice to every customer Our improved texture-modified range embraces meals that look just like standard dishes and cater for all levels of appetite. The range also delivers superior levels of nutrition, meeting guidelines including those of the BDA Digest and National Association for Care Caterers (NACC). We also cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, including; Diabetic Vegan Vegetarian Gluten free Low Salt Milk free Energy Dense see page 21 for more details Thick Purée Beef in Gravy Pre-mashed Salmon Supreme Thick Purée Chocolate Sponge with Vanilla Sauce 06

9 Non Food Items List Non Food Items Size Price apetito Serving Spoons Set of Oven Gloves Pair 3.00 Freezer Gloves Pair 3.00 Ceramic Dishes Indiv Digital Timer Indiv 7.00 Aprons Indiv 7.00 Thick Purée Serving Spatulas Indiv 4.00 Food Diaries Indiv 6.00 Presentation Kit (includes palette knife, small knife, timbale, food ring, 6 crescent plates, small spatula, chopping board, serving spoon and 12 tea spoons) NOTE: All prices exclusive of postage. Indiv If you would like to purchase any of these items, please contact your Client Development Manager who can provide you with an equipment order form. Please return your completed forms to equipment@apetito.co.uk for processing. Your order will then be dispatched to you using a third party courier service. 07

10 Large and Small Portions packed in crates Soups Large 1120g 8 Minestrone Soup Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Scotch Broth Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Pea & Ham Soup Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Carrot Soup Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Mushroom Soup Small 420g Large 1200g 8 Tomato Soup Small 450g Large 1120g 8 Leek & Potato Soup Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Red Lentil Broth Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Vegetable & Herb Soup Small 420g Large 1200g 8 Chicken Broth Small 450g Large 1200g 8 NEW Cream of Chicken Soup Small 450g Large 1200g 8 Tomato & Vegetable Soup Small 450g Large 1200g 8 Chunky Vegetable Soup Small 450g 3 Beef Dishes Large 1260g 8 Roast Beef in Gravy Small 340g Large 1600g 8 Beef Lasagne Small 400g Large 1440g 8 Beef Casserole Small 360g Chilli Con Carne Small 340g Savoury Minced Beef Small 360g Large 1600g 8 Cottage Pie Small 400g Large 1360g 6 Beef Bolognaise with Pasta Small 440g 2 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 08 All Large/Small products are available to order either by individual unit or as a complete crate. A complete crate contains either 15 Large or 40 Small.

11 List Beef Dishes continued Hungarian Goulash with Herb Dumplings Small 330g Hungarian Goulash Large 1160g Herb Dumplings Small 160g Large 1600g 8 Chef s Cottage Pie Small 400g Large 1500g 6 Corned Beef Hash Small 500g Large 1544g 8 Baked Minced Steak & Potato Pie Small 384g Large 1442g 8 Baked Chef s Steak & Kidney Pie Small 343g Large 1544g 8 Baked Steak & Mushroom Pie Small 384g Braised Steak & Mushrooms Large 1440g 8 Braised Steak & Mushrooms Small 400g 2 with Dumplings Large 1300g 6 Steak Pie with Flaky Pastry Top Small 440g Beef Rogan Josh Small 340g Large 1600g 8 NEW Cumberland Pie Small 400g / Roast Beef in Gravy Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 09

12 Large and Small Portions packed in crates Pork Dishes Roast Pork in Gravy Small 380g Large 1070g 8 Sliced Gammon & Pineapple Small 270g Large 1200g 6 Ham & Leek Crumble Small 400g Large 1600g 8 Potato Topped Bacon Pie Small 400g Pork Steaklette in Pepper Sauce Small 340g Large 1140g 6 Pork in Cider Gravy Small 380g Pork & Apple Casserole Small 340g Minced Pork in Gravy Small 360g Minced Ham in Sauce Small 360g Large 1360g 6 Vienna Steaks in Sauce Small 440g Large 1360g 6 Sausages in Onion Gravy Small 440g Large 1440g 8 Sausage Casserole Small 360g Large 1600g 8 Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Small 400g Bacon, Leek & Mushroom Pasta Bake Small 340g 2 Lamb & Mutton Dishes Roast Lamb in Gravy Small 340g Large 1440g 8 Irish Stew Small 360g Large 1600g 8 Shepherds Pie Small 400g Large 1520g 8 Lancashire Hotpot Small 380g Lamb Grill Steaks in Minted Gravy Small 340g Large 1440g 8 Lamb Casserole Small 360g 2 10 All Large/Small products are available to order either by individual unit or as a complete crate. A complete crate contains either 15 Large or 40 Small.

13 List Lamb & Mutton Dishes continued Moroccan Lamb Small 340g Large 1600g 8 Minced Lamb & Vegetable Potato Gratin Small 400g Large 1440g 8 Curried Lamb, Potato & Tomato Small 360g Savoury Minced Lamb Small 340g 2 Poultry Dishes Sliced Turkey in Gravy Small 340g Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Small 340g Chicken a la King Small 340g Chicken & Pasta Large 1360g with Tomatoes & Herbs Small 453g Sweet & Sour Chicken Small 340g Chicken Chasseur Small 360g Chicken & Broccoli Bake Small 340g Fricassee of Chicken, Mustard & Tarragon Small 340g Large 1440g 8 Chicken Breast with Lentils Small 360g Chicken Curry Small 340g Chicken Tikka Masala Small 340g Large 1180g 8 NEW Chicken in Black Bean Sauce Small 295g Large 1200g 6 NEW Roast Chicken Breasts in Gravy Small 400g Large 1456g 8 Baked Chicken & Ham Pie Small 316g Large 1544g 8 Baked Chicken & Vegetable Pie Small 351g 2 11

14 Large and Small Portions packed in crates Other Meat Dishes Large 1140g 6 Faggots in Onion Gravy Small 380g Liver & Bacon Small 360g Large 690g 6 Haggis Small 230g 2 Fish Dishes Cod in Butter Sauce Small 340g Large 1600g 8 Fish Pie Small 430g Salmon & Broccoli Bake Small 340g Large 600g 6 Breaded Cod Small 200g Large 800g 8 NEW Fish Cakes Small 200g Large 1410g 6 Tuna Pasta Bake Small 470g NEW Salmon Crumble Small 340g Large 1200g 8 Fish in Cheese Sauce Small 310g Large 1440g 8 Smoked Haddock & Vegetable Bake Small 360g NEW Battered Fish Large 440g Large 1170g 6 NEW Cod in Parsley Sauce Small 410g / Smoked Haddock & Vegetable Bake 12 All Large/Small products are available to order either by individual unit or as a complete crate. A complete crate contains either 15 Large or 40 Small.

15 List Savoury Pastries Steak Slice 175g Chicken & Mushroom Slice 174g Vegetable Slice 175g Spinach & Cheese Slice 173g Traditional Pasty 195g Potato, Cheese & Onion Pasty 115g " Premium Sausage Roll 135g 48 Breakfast Dishes Cooked Bacon & Mushrooms Large 540g Cooked Sausages Large 468g Porridge Large 1200g Large 1200g 8 NEW Creamy Porridge Small 450g Large 960g 8 Scrambled Eggs Small 240g Traditional Pasty Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 13

16 Large and Small Portions packed in crates Vegetarian Dishes Large 1360g 6 Cauliflower Cheese Small 440g Vegetable Quiche Small 340g Large 1440g 6 Vegetable Lasagne Small 480g Large 1350g 6 Vegetable Crumble Small 450g Large 1590g 6 Curried Vegetables Small 530g Large 1590g 6 Vegetable Chilli Small 530g Large 1530g 6 Vegetarian Cottage Pie Small 510g Large 1360g 6 Vegetarian Sausages in Gravy Small 440g Cheese Flan Small 340g Large 1360g 6 Macaroni Cheese Small 440g Large 1300g 6 Potato, Cheese & Leek Bake Small 440g Large 1320g 6 Cauliflower & Broccoli Pasta Small 440g Large 1590g 6 Vegetable & Bean Cottage Pie Small 530g Large 1020g 6 Tomato, Onion & Gruyère Quiche Small 340g Large 600g 5 Cheese & Tomato Omelettes Small 240g Large 600g 6 Plain Omelettes Small 200g Large 1600g 8 Potato-Topped Vegetable Pie Small 405g Large 1200g 6 Pasta Shells in Creamy Cheese Sauce Small 400g Large 1360g 6 Pasta, Leek & Mushroom Mornay Small 440g Glazed Nut Roast Small 470g Large 600g 5 Cheese & Mushroom Omelettes Small 240g Large 1560g 6 Bean Goulash Small 520g 2 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 14 All Large/Small products are available to order either by individual unit or as a complete crate. A complete crate contains either 15 Large or 40 Small.

17 List Vegetarian Dishes continued Large 1500g 6 Mushroom Stroganoff Small 500g Large 1158g 6 Baked Leek, Cheese & Egg Pie Small 384g Large 1544g 8 Baked Vegetable Pie Small 364g Broccoli & Herb Quiche Small 340g NEW Three Cheese Pizza Large 735g Large 1240g 6 Pasta Provençale Small 410g 2 Accompaniments Yorkshire Pudding (4 bags ) Bag 450g Yorkshire Pudding Large 128g Stuffing Balls Large 464g Large 1000g 10 Gravy Small 375g Herb Dumplings Small 160g / Vegetarian Cottage Pie Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 15

18 Large and Small Portions packed in crates Vegetables Large 500g 6 Broccoli Small 160g Large 800g 8 Peas Small 240g Large 800g 8 Cabbage Small 240g Large 600g 8 Cauliflower Small 225g Large 800g 8 Brussels Sprouts Small 240g Large 800g 8 Carrot Tips Small 240g Large 640g 8 Cut Green Beans Small 240g Large 640g 8 Mixed Vegetables Small 240g Large 1200g 12 Mushy Peas Small 300g Large 640g 8 Sliced Carrots Small 240g Large 800g 8 Minted Summer Vegetables Small 240g Large 1200g 12 Baked Beans Small 300g Large 800g 8 Vegetable Medley Small 240g Large 800g 8 Mashed Swede Small 300g Large 800g 8 Red Cabbage with Apple and Port Small 240g Large 800g 8 Sweetcorn Small 240g Large 800g 8 Mashed Root Vegetables Small 200g 2 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 16 All Large/Small products are available to order either by individual unit or as a complete crate. A complete crate contains either 15 Large or 40 Small.

19 List Potatoes & Rice Large 600g 6 Sauté Potatoes Small 200g Large 1200g 12 West Country Cheddar Mash Small 400g Large 904g 8 Roast Potatoes Small 225g Large 800g 8 Boiled Potatoes Small 200g Large 600g 6 Oven Chips Small 200g Large 600g 8 Croquette Potatoes Small 120g Large 720g 6 White Rice Small 240g Large 1200g 8 Potato Lyonnaise Small 300g Large 960g 8 Mustard Mash Small 240g Large 656g 8 Jacket Potato Halves Small 140g Jacket Potato Whole* Bag 200g Large 800g 8 Vegetable Rice Small 200g Large 880g 8 Traditional Roast Potatoes Small 220g Large 960g 8 Spring Onion Mash Small 240g Large 1200g 12 Mashed Potato Small 400g Large 800g 8 Potato Wedges Small 200g 2 * Please note our Whole Jacket Potato (255101) are sold as 10 potatoes per bag, 6 bags are in a case Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 17

20 Large and Small Portions packed in crates Hot Desserts Pies Large 1126g 8 Mixed Fruit Pie Small 420g Large 1126g 8 Cherry Pie Small 425g Large 1126g 8 Raspberry & Apple Pie Small 420g Large 920g 8 NEW Mincemeat & Apple Tart Small 345g Large 1126g 8 Apple Pie Small 425g 3 Crumbles Large 1200g 8 Apple Crumble Small 450g Large 1120g 8 Plum Crumble Small 420g Large 1200g 8 Rhubarb Crumble Small 450g Large 1120g 8 Summer Fruit Crumble Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Apricot Crumble Small 420g 3 Sponges Large 860g 8 Apple Sponge Small 325g Large 700g 8 Chocolate Chip Sponge Small 265g Large 860g 8 Syrup Sponge Small 320g Large 860g 8 Lemon Sponge Small 325g Large 860g 8 Jam Sponge Small 320g Large 860g 8 Chocolate Sponge with Cherries Small 320g Ginger Sponge Large 520g Large 680g 8 Sultana Sponge Small 255g 3 Puddings Large 1240g 8 Bread & Butter Pudding Small 460g Large 990g 8 Apple Cake Small 370g Large 700g 8 Spotted Dick Small 270g 3 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 18

21 List Hot Desserts continued Large 1173g 8 Bakewell Tart Small 457g Large 800g 8 Raspberry Pudding Small 300g Large 920g 8 Sticky Toffee Pudding Small 345g Treacle Tart Large 1120g Carrot Cake Large 520g Madeira Cake Large 500g Sultana Cake Large 500g Chocolate Chip Cake Large 500g 10 Milk Puddings Large 1120g 8 Rice Pudding Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Rice Pudding with Nutmeg Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Tapioca Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Rice Pudding with Sultanas Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Semolina Pudding Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Butterscotch Rice Pudding Small 420g Large 1120g 8 Clotted Cream Rice Pudding Small 420g 3 Cooked Fruit Cooked Apricots Large 1200g Cooked Summer Fruits Large 1200g Stewed Apple Large 1200g 8 Custard Large 1200g 8 Custard Small 450g Large 1200g 8 Diabetic Custard Small 450g / Summer Fruit Crumble Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 19

22 Individual Portions packed in cases Cold Desserts D LF R LS GF V S Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream Indiv 43g Chocolate Ice Cream Indiv 43g Strawberry Flavoured Ice Cream Indiv 43g Fruit Cocktail Indiv 140g Strawberry Sundae Indiv 106g Caramel Sundae Indiv 106g Raspberry Dessert Indiv 77g Strawberry Cheesecake Indiv 94g Blackcurrant Cheesecake Indiv 94g Strawberry Trifle Indiv 105g Mixed Fruit Trifle Indiv 105g Raspberry Trifle Indiv 105g Apricot & Peach Dessert Indiv 76g Coffee Dessert Indiv 77g Chocolate Mousse Indiv 65g Strawberry Mousse Indiv 65g Fruit Cocktail 20 Our range of ice creams are packed in insulated polystyrene tubs. Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet.

23 List Special Diet s Individual Puréed Soups Served in CPET trays Category B Thin Purée Soups D LF R LS GF V ED Carrot Soup Indiv 200g Cream of Mushroom Soup Indiv 200g Cream of Chicken Soup Indiv 200g 1 12 Individual Puréed Sandwiches Served in CPET trays Category C Thick Purée Sandwiches D LF R LS GF V ED Hot Tuna Sandwich Indiv 200g Hot Bacon Sandwich Indiv 200g Hot Cheese Sandwich Indiv 200g 1 12 Category C Thick Purée Meals Cottage Pie Indiv 430g Potato Topped Steak Pie Indiv 430g Beef Stew Indiv 480g Beef & Gravy Indiv 480g Fish Pie Indiv 430g Fish in Creamy Sauce Indiv 480g Salmon Supreme Indiv 480g Chicken Curry Indiv 480g Chicken & Gravy Indiv 480g Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 480g Chicken Supreme Indiv 480g Pork & Gravy Indiv 480g Sausages & Gravy Indiv 480g Pork & Apple Casserole Indiv 480g Lamb & Gravy Indiv 480g Lamb & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 480g Shepherds Pie Indiv 430g Macaroni Cheese Indiv 480g Individual Puréed Meals Served in CPET trays Cauliflower & Broccoli Bake with Light Cheese Sauce D LF R LS GF V ED Indiv 480g 1 12 OVEN COOK ONLY 21

24 Special Diet s Individual Puréed Meals continued Served in CPET trays D LF R LS GF V ED Mediterranean Indiv Vegetable Pasta 480g Cheesy Potato Pie Indiv 430g Vegetable Curry Indiv 480g Vegetable & Bean Indiv Cottage Pie 430g Cheese Omelette Indiv 480g 1 12 Category C Thick Purée Hot Desserts Spiced Apple Sponge Indiv 155g Bakewell Sponge Indiv 155g Eve s Pudding Indiv 155g Lemon Sponge Indiv 155g 1 12 Chocolate Sponge with Vanilla Indiv 155g 1 12 Sauce Sticky Toffee Pudding Indiv 155g Rice Pudding Indiv 155g Mixed Fruit Pie Indiv 155g Apple Pie Indiv 155g Summer Fruits Indiv 160g 1 12 Category C Thick Purée Cold Desserts Raspberry Dessert Indiv 77g Coffee Dessert Indiv 77g Chocolate Mousse Indiv 65g Strawberry Mousse Indiv 65g 1 18 Category C Thick Purée Mixer s Puréed Mixer Meat Dishes, includes the following: 12 Cottage Pie Indiv 430g 1 1 Potato Topped Steak Pie Indiv 430g 1 1 Beef Stew Indiv 480g 1 1 Beef & Gravy Indiv 480g 1 1 Chicken Curry Indiv 480g 1 1 Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 480g 1 1 Chicken Supreme Indiv 480g 1 1 Pork & Gravy Indiv 480g 1 1 Sausages & Gravy Indiv 480g 1 1 Lamb & Gravy Indiv 480g 1 1 Lamb & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 480g 1 1 Shepherds Pie Indiv 430g 1 1 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 22 OVEN COOK ONLY

25 List Individual Puréed Meals continued Served in CPET trays D LF R LS GF V ED Puréed Mixer Vegetarian & Fish Dishes, includes the following: 12 Macaroni Cheese Indiv 480g 1 1 Cauliflower & Broccoli Bake with Light Cheese Sauce Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Indiv 480g 1 1 Indiv 480g 1 1 Cheesy Potato Pie Indiv 430g 1 1 Vegetable Curry Indiv 480g 1 1 Vegetable & Bean Indiv Cottage Pie 430g 1 2 Cheese Omelette Indiv 480g 1 2 Fish Pie Indiv 430g 1 1 Fish in Creamy Sauce Indiv 480g 1 1 Salmon Supreme Indiv 480g Puréed Desserts Mixer s, includes the following: 12 Bakewell Sponge Indiv 155g 1 2 Eve s Pudding Indiv 155g 1 2 Lemon Sponge Indiv 155g 1 2 Sticky Toffee Pudding Indiv 155g 1 2 Rice Pudding Indiv 155g 1 2 Apple Pie Indiv 155g Puréed Desserts Mixer s, includes the following: 12 Eve s Pudding Indiv 155g 1 2 Chocolate Sponge with Vanilla Sauce Indiv 155g 1 2 Sticky Toffee Pudding Indiv 155g 1 2 Rice Pudding Indiv 155g 1 2 Mixed Fruit Pie Indiv 155g 1 2 Summer Fruits Indiv 160g Puréed Beef & Gravy with Mashed Potato and Peas read more about our unique range on page 4 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. OVEN COOK ONLY 23

26 Special Diet s Individual Pre-mashed Meals Served in CPET trays Category D Pre-mashed Meals Corned Beef Hash Indiv 400g Rich Beef Stew Indiv 400g Savoury Minced Beef Indiv 400g Fish in Mornay Sauce Indiv 410g Salmon Supreme Indiv 410g Chicken Curry Indiv 410g Chicken in Rich Gravy Indiv 400g Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 400g Pork Casserole Indiv 400g Sausages in Onion Gravy Indiv 400g Liver & Bacon Casserole Indiv 400g Lamb Stew Indiv 400g Macaroni Cheese Indiv 410g Cauliflower & Broccoli in Very Indiv Cheesy Sauce 415g Vegetable & Lentil Casserole Indiv 400g Mediterranean Vegetables Indiv 400g Vegetable Curry Indiv 400g Cheesy Potato Bake Indiv 400g All Day Vegetarian Breakfast Indiv 410g 1 12 Category D Pre-mashed Mixer s D LF R LS GF V ED Pre-mashed Mixer Meat Dishes, includes the following: 12 Corned Beef Hash Indiv 400g 1 1 Rich Beef Stew Indiv 400g 1 1 Savoury Minced Beef Indiv 400g 1 1 Chicken Curry Indiv 410g 1 1 Chicken in Rich Gravy Indiv 400g 1 1 Pork Casserole Indiv 400g 1 1 Liver & Bacon Casserole Indiv 400g 1 1 Lamb Stew Indiv 400g 1 1 Sausages in Onion Gravy Indiv 400g 1 2 Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 400g Pre-mashed Mixer Vegetarian & Fish Dishes, includes the following: 12 Macaroni Cheese Indiv 410g 1 1 Cauliflower & Broccoli in Very Indiv Cheesy Sauce 415g 1 1 Vegetable & Lentil Casserole Indiv 400g 1 2 Mediterranean Vegetables Indiv 400g 1 1 Vegetable Curry Indiv 400g 1 1 Cheesy Potato Bake Indiv 400g 1 2 All Day Vegetarian Breakfast Indiv 410g 1 2 Fish in Mornay Sauce Indiv 410g 1 1 Salmon Supreme Indiv 410g 1 1 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 24

27 List Individual Fork-mashable Meals Served in CPET trays Category E Fork-mashable Meals D LF R LS GF V ED Beef Hotpot Indiv 400g Beef in Gravy Indiv 400g Mutton Hotpot Indiv 400g Chicken in Gravy Indiv 400g Pork in Gravy Indiv 400g Sausage Casserole Indiv 410g Vegetable & Lentil Casserole Indiv 415g Vegetable Hotpot Indiv 400g Mediterranean Vegetables Indiv 420g Cottage Pie Indiv 420g Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 400g Chicken Curry Indiv 420g Salmon Supreme Indiv 400g Cauliflower Cheese & Broccoli Indiv Bake 400g Cheese & Onion Potato Pie Indiv 410g Vegetable Curry Indiv 410g Cheesy Omelette Indiv 410g Shepherds Pie Indiv 420g Fish Pie Indiv 420g 1 12 seeing is believing... For a free taste test of our unique range of texture-modif ied meals call or tastetest@apetito.co.uk Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 25

28 Gluten Free, Low Fat and Diabetic s Individual Gluten Free Meals Beef Dishes Braised Beef in Rich Sauce Indiv 410g Steak in Red Wine & Mushroom Sauce Indiv 400g Corned Beef Hash Indiv 360g Beef Hotpot Indiv 340g Cottage Pie Indiv 340g Savoury Minced Beef Indiv 350g Chilli Con Carne Indiv 360g Steak & Mushroom Casserole Indiv 360g Beef Bourguignon Indiv 390g 1 12 Lamb Dishes Roast Lamb in Mint Gravy Indiv 340g Honey & Apricot Lamb Indiv 370g Lamb in Gravy Indiv 340g Lamb & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 330g Lancashire Hotpot Indiv 410g Shepherds Pie Indiv 340g Liver & Bacon Casserole Indiv 335g 1 12 Poultry Dishes Chicken Supreme Indiv 410g Country Chicken Pie Indiv 465g Hunters Chicken Casserole Indiv 395g Chicken Thigh on the Bone Indiv 350g Chicken Chasseur Indiv 340g Chicken a la King Indiv 380g Sweet & Sour Chicken Indiv 390g Chicken in Gravy Indiv 350g Chicken Breast Indiv 350g Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 340g Honey Mustard Chicken Indiv 395g Chicken Curry with Rice Indiv 360g Chicken in Red Wine Gravy Indiv 360g Chicken Breast in Cheese & Bacon Sauce Indiv 415g

29 List Individual Gluten Free Meals continued Pork Dishes Roast Pork in Apple Gravy Indiv 380g Gammon with Pineapple Indiv 380g Sweet & Sour Pork Indiv 410g Pork Steakette Indiv 450g Gammon in Cumberland Sauce Indiv 370g Pork in Gravy Indiv 340g Pork, Leek & Mustard Casserole Indiv 370g Ham in Parsley Sauce Indiv 350g 1 12 Fish Dishes Cod Fillet with Mornay Sauce Indiv 400g Cod in Lemon Sauce Indiv 340g Salmon Fillet in Seafood Sauce Plaice Fillet with Spinach & Cheese Indiv 400g 1 12 Indiv 410g Fishermans Pie Indiv 405g Fish in Butter Sauce Indiv 360g Salmon & Broccoli Supreme Indiv 370g 1 12 Vegetarian Dishes Omelette, Chips & Beans Indiv 370g Spanish Omelette Indiv 390g Gammon with Pineapple 27

30 Gluten Free, Low Fat and Diabetic s Individual Gluten Free Meals continued Gluten Free Mixer Gluten Free Mixer, includes the following: 24 Beef Hotpot Indiv 380g 1 4 Cottage Pie Indiv 340g 1 4 Ham in Parsley Sauce Indiv 330g 1 4 Lamb & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 330g 1 4 Chicken in Gravy Indiv 340g 1 4 Pork in Gravy Indiv 340g 1 4 Individual Gluten Free Desserts Strawberry Flavoured Ice Cream Indiv 43g Fruit Cocktail Indiv 140g Vanilla Ice Cream Indiv 50g Strawberry Sundae Indiv 106g Caramel Sundae Indiv 106g Clotted Cream Ice Cream Indiv 100g Luxury Creme Caramel Indiv 120g Apricot & Peach Dessert Indiv 76g Coffee Dessert Indiv 77g Chocolate Mousse Indiv 65g Strawberry Mousse Indiv 65g Rice Pudding Indiv 160g Stewed Apple & Rice Indiv 160g West Country Clotted Cream Rice Pudding Indiv 160g 1 24 To help people with a gluten free diet, we have prepared a variety of gluten free main courses and desserts, following strict criteria from Coeliac UK, the leading charity for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. At every step, care is taken to ensure these products do not come into contact with other dishes and ingredients containing gluten. Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 28

31 List Low Fat Mixer Low Fat Mixer, includes the following: 24 Fishermans Pie Indiv 330g 1 4 Lamb in Gravy Indiv 350g 1 4 Chicken & Vegetable Casserole Indiv 340g 1 4 Savoury Minced Beef Indiv 380g 1 4 Chicken in Gravy Indiv 340g 1 4 Pork & Root Vegetable Casserole Indiv 370g Chicken & Vegetable Casserole 29

32 Gluten Free, Low Fat and Diabetic s Individual Diabetic Desserts Apple Pie & Custard Indiv 150g Blackcurrant Pie & Custard Indiv 150g Rice Pudding Indiv 160g Stewed Apple & Custard Indiv 140g Mixed Fruit & Custard Indiv 140g Jam Roly Poly & Custard Indiv 150g Baked Fruit Bread Pudding Indiv & Custard 160g Golden Syrup Sponge Indiv & Custard 135g Lemon Sponge with Indiv Lemon Sauce & Custard 135g Sultana Sponge & Custard Indiv 135g Jam Sponge & Custard Indiv 150g Apple Crumble & Custard Indiv 155g Rhubarb Crumble & Custard Indiv 155g 1 24 Apple & Blackberry Indiv 155g 1 24 Crumble & Custard Diabetic Desserts Mixer s Diabetic Desserts Mixer, includes the following: 24 Apple Pie & Custard Indiv 150g 1 3 Rice Pudding Indiv 160g 1 3 Golden Syrup Sponge & Custard Indiv 135g 1 3 Stewed Apple & Custard Indiv 140g 1 3 Blackcurrant Pie & Custard Indiv 150g 1 3 Rhubarb Crumble & Custard Indiv 155g 1 3 Sultana Sponge & Custard Indiv 135g 1 3 Mixed Fruit & Custard Indiv 140g Diabetic Desserts Mixer, includes the following: 24 Rice Pudding Indiv 160g 1 3 Lemon Sponge & Custard Indiv 135g 1 3 Stewed Apple & Custard Indiv 140g 1 3 Jam Sponge & Custard Indiv 150g 1 3 Apple Crumble & Custard Indiv 155g 1 3 Mixed Fruit & Custard Indiv 140g 1 3 Apple & Raspberry Roly Poly & Custard Indiv 150g 1 3 Blackcurrant Pie & Custard Indiv 150g

33 Ethnic Individual Meals List Kosher Meals Manufactured by Hermolis Roast Chicken in Gravy Indiv 440g Chicken Schnitzel Indiv 410g Sliced Beef in Gravy Indiv 480g Beef Goulash Indiv 460g Sliced Lamb Meal Indiv 450g Shepherds Pie Indiv 430g Spaghetti Bolognaise Indiv 530g Fried Haddock Indiv 370g Fried Cod Indiv 360g Grilled Plaice Indiv 450g Poached Plaice Indiv 490g Tomato Omelette Indiv 465g Spaghetti Neapolitan Indiv 515g Poached Salmon Indiv 410g 1 10 Kosher Meal Mixer Kosher Meal Mixer Contains one of each of the above meals Beef Goulash 31

34 Ethnic Individual Meals Kosher Desserts Manufactured by Hermolis Passion Fruit Mousse Indiv 50g Orange Caramel Indiv 150g Apple Strudel Indiv 50g Florida Fruit Cocktail Indiv 140g Peaches & Pears Indiv 150g Honey Cake Indiv 80g Lemon Cake Indiv 40g 1 40 Kosher Dessert Mixer Kosher Dessert Mixer, includes the following: 14 Passion Fruit Mousse Indiv 50g 1 3 Orange Caramel Indiv 150g 1 2 Apple Strudel Indiv 50g 1 3 Florida Fruit Cocktail Indiv 140g 1 2 Honey Cake Indiv 80g 1 2 Lemon Cake Indiv 40g 1 2 Caribbean & West Indian Meals Manufactured by Blue Mountain Foods Fried Chicken, Rice Indiv 360g 1 12 & Red Kidney Beans Chicken Curry & White Rice Indiv 360g 1 12 Brown Stew Chicken, Indiv 360g 1 12 Rice & Red Kidney Beans Jerk Chicken & Rice Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 32

35 List Caribbean & West Indian Meals continued Manufactured by Blue Mountain Foods Brown Stew Lamb, Indiv Rice & Red Kidney Beans 360g Mutton Curry & White Rice Indiv 360g Jerk Chicken & Rice Indiv 360g Ackees & Saltfish Indiv & White Rice 360g Callaloo & Saltfish Indiv & White Rice 360g Fried Hake Fish Indiv & White Rice 360g Steamed Coley Fish Indiv & White Rice 360g Ackees & Saltfish, Indiv Yam & Sweet Potato 360g Callaloo & Saltfish, Indiv Yam & Sweet Potato 360g Brown Stew Beef, Yam, Indiv Banana & Sweet Potato 360g Fried Red Snapper Fish, Indiv Yam & Sweet Potato 360g 1 12 Caribbean & West Indian Mixer Caribbean & West Indian Mixer Contains one of each of the above meals 14 Asian Halal Meals Manufactured by Raj Foods Masala Gosht & Mixed Dal with Basmati Rice Chicken Dal & Kadai Vegetables with Saag Pulao Dal Gosht & Corn Peas Methi with Jeera Rice Chicken Saag & Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice Keema Matar & Saag Pulao Rice Chicken Tikka Masala & Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice Coconut Fish & Saag Chhole with Pulao Rice Chicken Pepper & Whole Moong Dal with Jeera Rice Alu Gosht & Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice Keema Chana & Aubergine Potato with Pulao Rice Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g

36 Ethnic Individual Meals Asian Halal continued Manufactured by Raj Foods Murgh Masala & Alu Gobi with Jeera Rice Saag Gosht & Chana Dal with Basmati Rice Chicken Coconut & Mixed Dal with Basmati Rice Fish Curry & Split Masoor Dal with Saag Pulao Mutton with Red Kidney Beans & Alu Matar with Basmati Rice Chicken with Green Beans & Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice Gobi Gosht & Masala Chhole with Pulao Rice Minced Mutton Cabbage & Split Masoor with Saag Pulao Karai Gosht & Teen Dal with Jeera Rice Keema Alu & Whole Moong Dal with Jeera Rice Chicken with Chhole & Aubergine Potato with Pulao Rice Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g Dudhi Chana & Kadhi with Khichadi 34

37 List Asian Halal Vegetarian Meals Manufactured by Raj Foods Alu Brinjal Peas & Chana Dal with Plain Basmati Rice Alu Gobi & Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice Cabbage Peas & Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice Methi Paneer & Mixed Dal with Plain Basmati Rice Saag Alu & Split Masoor Dal with Saag Pulao Corn Peas, Potato & Chana Dal with Basmati Rice Mixed Capsicum Potato & Whole Moong Dal with Jeera Rice Alu Matar & Chana Dal with Basmati Rice Alu Sem & Mixed Dal with Plain Basmati Rice Kadai Vegetables & Kala Chana with Saag Pulao Aubergine Kala Chana & Teen Dal with Jeera Rice Cabbage Potato & Chhole- Spinach with Pulao Rice Gobi Brinjal Kala Chana & Split Masoor Dal with Saag Pulao Corn, Peas, Methi & Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice Alu Gobi & Kadhi with Khichadi Aubergine Peas & Toor Dal with Basmati Rice Tindoora & Whole Moong Dal with Basmati Rice Dudhi Chana & Kadhi with Khichadi Cauliflower Peas & Toor Dal with Basmati Rice Turia & Whole Moong Dal with Basmati Rice Aubergine Potato & Kadhi with Khichadi Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 370g 1 12 Indiv 430g 1 12 Indiv 430g 1 12 Indiv 430g 1 12 Indiv 430g 1 12 Indiv 430g 1 12 Indiv 430g 1 12 Indiv 430g 1 12 Indicates meals suitable for a vegan diet. 35

38 Dietary s Rationale for Large-Portion Special Diet Coding: D Diabetic Residents with diabetes are advised to try to maintain normal blood sugar levels and achieve a healthy by eating a balanced diet low in fat, salt and sugar. However, there s no reason why they can t still enjoy delicious, wholesome meals. All our soups and main meals are suitable for people with diabetes when eaten as part of a healthy balanced diet. It is not necessary for people with diabetes to have a completely sugar free diet. Moderate amounts of sugar are generally allowed as part of a healthy diet. We have a range of individual diabetic desserts available, many of which are accompanied by low sugar custard. Each individual diabetic dessert contains a small amount of added sugar (no more than 8g per portion). We use a small amount of artificial sweeteners (including aspartame and acesulfame potassium) in some desserts including custards and sweet sauces. Custard, sweetened with an artificial sweetener is available in large portion and 3 portion packs suitable for people with diabetes. LF Low Fat Dietary Fat is an important source of energy and vitamins, particularly for older or under residents with a small appetite. For this reason it is wise to ensure any plans for reducing fat intake are both appropriate and necessary. Some residents who are watching their or have heart problems may request a low fat diet which will typically contain no more than 70g of fat (20g saturated fat) per day for women, and 90g of fat (no more than 30g saturated fat) per day for men. Many dishes in our range may be suitable for these residents. A breakdown of calorie or fat content of the meals can be provided on request. New EU regulations for food labelling mean the term low fat can only be applied to dishes which provide no more than 3g of fat per 100g so we have highlighted these in this section. R Weight Reducing Some residents may have been advised to lose as part of their medical treatment. In this case a slow, steady loss is appropriate along with a diet lower in fat and sugar. The energy level (calories) needed will depend on individual circumstances. Our main meals highlighted for reducing contain less than 320 calories and the desserts provide less than 75 calories. These have been selected to help the residents choose dishes to aid loss as part of a low calorie plan. Other dishes in the range may also be suitable provided the total calorie level intake is restricted to less than about calories per day. Please consult a healthcare professional if you need further advice choosing meals suitable for loss. We have used the following criteria to large portion products as suitable for reducing diets: Soups with 75 calories or less per portion Main course dishes with 200 calories (kcals) or less per portion Accompaniment: all starchy foods containing 200 calories (kcals) or less per portion All vegetables. Some of our main course dishes containing pasta or potato topping provide less than 400 calories (kcals). These can be d as reducing if residents are advised on the menu not to select an additional starchy accompaniment. LS Low Salt Some salt (or sodium chloride) is important for the flavouring of food. However high intakes are linked with high blood pressure. As a result we have worked hard to reduce the salt content across our entire range of meals in recent years whilst retaining the flavour residents enjoy. New EU regulations for food labelling mean the term low salt can only be applied to dishes which provide no more than 0.3g of salt (0.12g sodium) per 100g and so we have highlighted these in this section. Please note: Unnecessarily strict salt restrictions should be avoided unless medically required since older people may have taste impairment and salt enhances the flavour of food. Occasionally some residents with heart, kidney or liver problems may need a more restricted salt diet in which case the residents dietitian should be consulted to provide more guidance about suitability of dishes for an individual. To aid this we can provide a complete breakdown of salt content for all our products. 36