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The study aims to establish a method for evaluating texture-modified foods for individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia.

A Sensory Method to Evaluate Food Texture for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia by Emulating Oral Tasks

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Evaluates food texture for swallowing safety in individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia, highlighting sensory protocol implications.

The study aims to establish a method for evaluating texture-modified foods for individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Developed a sensory protocol incorporating oral task emulations.
Analyzed 32 commercial texture-modified foods (TMFs) with expert panel input.
Identified key sensory attributes related to swallowing safety and acceptability.
Substantial variability found in sensory attributes of TMFs for oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Key attributes linked to safety included hardness, flowability, and adhesiveness.

Paniagua et al. (2026) studied this question.

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