AS the cooler weather starts to roll in, leading Care Homes meals provider, apetito has refreshed its extensive range of meals with some brand-new products to enhance menus this Autumn.
This exciting expansion sees additions across both its multiportion and Specialist Nutrition ranges, ensuring to bring new, great tasting dishes to the table for every dietary need.
Within its main range, the meal provider has introduced a Fajita Chicken Mix, featuring a colourful combination of diced chicken, grilled peppers and red onion in a mildly spiced fajita seasoning. An incredibly versatile dish that can be served up in wraps, jacket potatoes, or with rice for a healthy and satisfying option.
Residents can also enjoy a new rich, plant-based Chickpea Curry infused with warming aromatics like cumin, ginger and coriander for a meal that’s packed full of flavour.
Finally, helping to elevate Fish Friday menus across homes, apetito has also launched a Premium Battered Haddock which sees a tender and flaky haddock loin coated in a golden, crispy batter – providing that classic chip-shop feel!
This Autumn launch brings yet another leading innovation for the business’ Specialist Nutrition range, with the introduction of its first-ever Level 4 Purée savoury pastry dishes – offering an exciting new dining experience for residents on a texture modified diet. These are a Purée Pastry Topped Steak Pie served with peas, mashed potatoes and a rich gravy, and a Purée Sausage Roll encased in a golden pastry layer.
Residents requiring a Level 5 Minced & Moist diet can enjoy a brand-new Hunters Chicken, served with buttery mash and broccoli, as well as a Sweet & Sour Chicken, paired with white rice. The latter is also being introduced into its Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized range, providing new meal options across all three IDDSI levels.
Richard Woodward, General Manager of Care Homes at apetito is delighted to be furthering the range for the Autumn and Winter months, saying:
“We understand that listening to customer feedback is key to delivering meals that truly make a real difference. That is why we are constantly looking to evolve our range, bringing fresh flavours and greater variety to care home menus so that residents always have something to enjoy.
“We are especially proud to be driving innovation within our Specialist Nutrition range with the launch of our first-ever Level 4 Purée savoury pastry dishes. This breakthrough not only elevates our offering, but it transforms the dining experience for those living with dysphagia, bringing greater choice and enjoyment to every mealtime.
“From day one, our mission has been to create food that not only tastes great but supports health and wellbeing, ensuring that everyone has something good to eat in care – no matter their dietary needs.”
To find out more, visit carehomes.apetito.co.uk/bookatasting