For many people living with dysphagia, snack time often means the same familiar options, with choices typically limited to yoghurts.
While these play an important role in supporting safe swallowing, there has long been a gap in the market for texture modified snacks developed specifically for adults. To help address this, food procurement specialists allmanhall have partnered exclusively with Ocras, bringing an innovative range of texture modified snacks to care providers, available only via allmanhall agreements and account numbers, through Bidfood.
Created by Niamh Condon, an independent dysphagia chef with extensive experience developing texture modified food, the Ocras range has been designed specifically for adults requiring texture modified diets. Combining safe swallowing with delicious flavours, attractive presentation, and nutrient-dense recipes, it helps care homes offer greater choice without compromising on nutrition or dignity.
Bringing specialist expertise together
The partnership brings together the expertise of Niamh Condon, allmanhall’s specialist care team, led by Jamie Clews, and Registered Dietitian Tess Warnes, creating a collaborative approach that supports care providers in enhancing both guest wellbeing and the dining experience.
Niamh highlights that “It has been a long road to get to this point, and I’m really excited about what lies ahead for Ocras and allmanhall. This range is a game changer for care settings – using one product to create a multitude of dishes provides true versatility to offer delicious and safe snacks to all guests.”
Jamie agrees and continues that “Snacks are a food that people really struggle with. This range truly meets, and exceeds, that need.”
“Good nutrition is about much more than meeting dietary requirements,” said Tess Warnes, allmanhall’s Registered Dietitian and Head of Nutrition & Sustainability. “Guests living with dysphagia deserve food that’s safe, nutritious and enjoyable. Niamh’s passion and expertise are reflected throughout the Ocras range, and together with Jamie’s extensive knowledge of the care sector, we’re bringing a solution that helps care providers move beyond traditional snack options to deliver greater choice and a more inclusive eating experience.”
Expanding snack choice for texture modified diets
Available exclusively via allmanhall agreements and account numbers through Bidfood, the range includes texture modified bread, toast, plain scones, ginger biscuits, chocolate biscuits, and potato waffles, providing convenient, ready-to-serve products that support both guest wellbeing and busy catering teams.
As person-centred care continues to shape the sector, expanding choice for guests requiring texture modified diets has never been more important. Through its partnership with Ocras, allmanhall are helping care providers offer snacks that support nutrition, encourage enjoyment and preserve dignity.
