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Textured Concept Foods
Australia’s Largest Range of IDDSI-Aligned Texture Modified Foods
Stephie’s Choice Australia is proud to partner with Textured Concept Foods to make texture modified food options more accessible for home dining.
Textured Concept Foods offers a wide range of texture modified products and Pre-Plated Meals (PPMs), prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients and developed around the IDDSI Framework. With visually appealing meals, convenient preparation and home delivery available across Melbourne Metro, customers can explore options suited to their individual dining needs.
Same formula. Your way to enjoy it.
Making mealtimes more enjoyable
At Stephie’s Choice, we know that food is more than nutrition. It is about comfort, familiarity, and enjoying a meal with the people around you.
That is why we were drawn to Textured Concept Foods. Their approach goes beyond simply modifying the texture of food. Products are carefully moulded to look like the food they represent, helping make meals feel more familiar and appealing rather than looking like a compromise.
We love that there is also a real choice. From meat, fish and vegetarian options to vegetables, sandwiches, desserts, fruit and ready-to-heat Pre-Plated Meals, there are different foods to enjoy throughout the day.
IDDSI-Aligned Texture Modified Foods
Freshly Prepared and Snap-Frozen
Convenient Home Dining
More Choice at Mealtimes
Nutritious, Convenient and Made for Home Dining
A texture modified diet doesn’t have to mean complicated mealtimes. Textured Concept Foods brings together practical, appealing options that make it easier to enjoy a greater variety of foods at home.
Meals that look as good as they taste
- Prepared with fresh, all-natural ingredients for real taste and nutrition
- Options available across PU4, MM5 and SB6, depending on the product
- Packaged products and Pre-Plated Meals available for convenient home dining
- Snap-frozen products delivered frozen to eligible Melbourne Metro postcodes
What is the IDDSI Framework?
The IDDSI framework consists of a continuum of 8 levels (0-7), where drinks are measured from Levels 0 – 4, while foods are measured from Levels 3 – 7.
The IDDSI Framework provides a common terminology to describe food textures and drink thickness. IDDSI tests are intended to confirm the flow or textural characteristics of a particular product at the time of testing.
Testing should be done on foods and drinks under the intended serving conditions (especially temperature).
The clinician has the responsibility to make recommendations for foods or drinks for a particular patient based on their comprehensive clinical assessment.
Three years of ongoing work by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Committee came to fruition in November 2015 with the final IDDSI framework. The IDDSI Framework was updated in July 2019 with the addition of Level 7 Easy to Chew, a sub-level of Level 7 Regular as a result of international requests to classify everyday foods of soft, tender textures that are developmentally and age appropriate.
Our plan is for the framework to be translated into a number of languages as part of worldwide implementation. A review of existing standards, available evidence and collaborative efforts from stakeholder groups has resulted in a framework that aims to be culturally sensitive, measurable and applicable to individuals of all age groups in all care settings.
Food Testing Methods
Fork Drip Test
Spoon Tilt Test
Fork Pressure Test and Spoon Pressure Test
To check how firm or hard a food is, a Fork Pressure Test is best used to assess foods in Levels 4-7EC and transitional foods by assessing how the food changes when pressure is applied to the food with the tines/prongs of a fork or the back of a spoon. The slots/gaps between the tines/prongs of a standard metal fork typically measure 4 mm, which provides a useful measuring tool for particle size of foods at Level 5 – Minced & Moist.
Important: Please note that the size differs for young children. Refer to the Complete IDDSI Framework and Detailed Definitions.
Chopstick Test
Finger Test
Finger tests have been incorporated in recognition that this may be the most accessible method in some countries.
What people ask about Textured Concept Foods meals
What types of texture modified foods do you make?
Textured Concept Foods offers a broad range of texture modified products and meals designed around the IDDSI Framework. Depending on the product, the range includes:
Protein options: Level 4 Pureed, Level 5 Minced & Moist, and Level 6 Soft & Bite‑Sized
Vegetarian options: Level 4 Pureed and Level 5 Minced & Moist
Vegetable options: Level 4 Pureed and Level 5 Minced & Moist
Dessert/Fruit options (mid‑meal snack): Level 4 Pureed
Sandwich options: Level 4 Pureed
Pre‑Plated Meal options (PPMs): Level 4 Pureed
Product texture levels vary by item. Use the filters in the TCF Shop to explore available options.
What are Pre-Plated Meals (PPMs)?
Textured Concept Foods has developed a range of frozen Pre-Plated Meals that come on recyclable plates for home dining. They’re easy to store, prepare and heat at home, providing both convenience and nutrition.
Do you offer food products or meals for vegetarian diets?
Yes. Textured Concept Foods offers a selection of vegetarian products at Pureed Level 4 and Minced & Moist Level 5. Visit the TCF Shop and use the available filters to see current vegetarian options and their individual texture levels.
Do your products contain allergens?
Allergen information varies between products. Textured Concept Foods provides ingredient, nutritional and allergen information through its product specifications so customers can make informed choices.
Before ordering, check the individual product information and specification details for the most current information relevant to that product.
Are your products delivered frozen?
All products are snap-frozen and delivered frozen to ensure maximum freshness. Products are prepared using fresh, wholesome ingredients before being cooked, moulded and snap-frozen. This allows products to be stored and prepared at home according to the product instructions.
How can I make an online order?
Orders can be placed directly through the Textured Concept Foods Shop.
Browse the available products, select the options you need, and follow the online checkout process. Delivery details and payment information are entered during checkout.
Please check your postcode before ordering, as home dining delivery is currently limited to Melbourne Metro postcodes.
Discover Textured Concept Foods
Looking for more texture modified food options for home dining?
Explore the full Textured Concept Foods range, including Pre-Plated Meals, proteins, vegetables, vegetarian options, desserts and more.
Support Stephie’s Choice Foundation
Help us continue providing safe, nutritious, and dignified meals for people who rely on texture modified diets. Your support makes a meaningful difference every day.
Support Stephie’s Choice Foundation
Help us continue providing safe, nutritious, and dignified meals for people who rely on texture modified diets. Your support makes a meaningful difference every day.
