New Concept to take Fortified Meals to the Elderly

摘要

The Dutch start-up Fortified Food Coatings BV has collaborated with Rousselot and DSM on a ready meal concept for the elderly, where nutrients [such as a blend of collagen peptides, vitamin D3 and calcium] are blended in a thin layer of gelatine that is sprayed over the meal and also stops the food from sliding on the plate, even when held at an angle. The concept is ideal for foodservice suppliers for care homes for the elderly, with the fortified blend improving the presentation on the plate and ensuring that the visual appearance remains the same even after transportation. Once heated the gelatine dissolves and the taste of the product remains unaffected, as gelatine doesn't have much flavor. It is therefore presented as a much better alternative concept to meals that are prepared the day before for seniors and then heated up.