

Introduction
In the past, there was no unified standard for dysphagic diets in Japan. The "The Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation 2013, JSDR 2013)" classifies dysphagic diets and thickener allowing different institutions and service providers in Japan to use the same standards.
In the swallowing pyramid, J stands for jelly-like foods, and T stands for thickened drinks. According to different swallowing abilities of different people, people can choose the appropriate food texture according to the categories on the pyramid.
For elderly people with swallowing difficulties, they can consider
"1j", "0t" food and drinks, and soft meals belong to this category:
【1j】Jelly, pudding, or mousse-like foods that have more volume and protein than 0j 【0t】Thickened tea, juice, or other beverages with less protein ("medium" or "thick")
If it is softened food, such as meat, vegetables, etc., the classification is "4":
【4】Food that can be crushed by the gums and is soft
By referring to the swallowing pyramid, the elderly can find the types of food that are suitable for them! Softmeals can not only provide a pleasant dining experience, but also reduce the occurrence of coughing during eating.
Source: Jun Kashiwa. (2017). Selection of suitable food patterns for patients with dysphagia. The Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 54(9), 691-697.
The Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation
Swallowing Modulation Diet Classification

Easier to swallow
Difficult to swallow

分類
0t
Suberakaze
Softmeal Gellant Enzyme
•減少長者用餐誤嚥及嗆咳機會
•保留食物原味
•可塑成食物原本的形狀
•大幅度改善澱粉黏糊口感
•減少口腔食物殘留物

分類
1t
Toromeal
Liquid Thickener
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Helps maintain oral hygiene
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High stability, will not be decomposed by saliva
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Applicable to all kinds of liquid food and beverages
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Transparent, colorless, does not affect the taste of food
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Not easy to clump
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Quickly forms a thick paste in about 30 seconds

分類
4
Suberakaze MEAT
Food tenderizer
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Can be used for meat, seafood and other ingredients
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Can reduce unpleasant food odor
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Can also soften vegetables
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Make food softer and easier to chew
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Simply marinate to soften ingredients