IFAS Extension
Puréed Foods for Swallowing Problems
Wendy J. Dahl
Agriculture
Abstract
Puréed foods are prepared by mashing, grinding, or chopping food until a very fine, smooth texture is achieved. Mashed potatoes, squash, and pumpkin pie filling are examples of puréed foods. Although we all enjoy puréed foods as a part of a healthy diet, puréed diets may be recommended for frail people who have chewing and/or swallowing problems. This 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department was written by Wendy J. Dahl.
About this Publication
This document is FSHN11-07, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 2011. Revised December 2017 and February 2021. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
How to Cite
Dahl, W. J. (2011). Puréed Foods for Swallowing Problems. EDIS, 2011(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs168-2011
Authors
Wendy Dahl
Specialist
University of Florida
professor and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
