The dedicated fortification toolkit includes an animation, case study, milk powder guide, fortified protein recipe book and video resources, which are available to download for free from the Lakeland Dairies Foodservice website.
The resources are aimed at supporting caterers to understand the nutritional difference between milk powders and the effect this has on resident or patient wellbeing when fortifying.
Jean Cattanach, marketing controller Lakeland Dairies Foodservice, commented: “We are delighted to be at the forefront of driving better understanding, and better nutrition in fortified diets during N&H Week and beyond. Our fortified resources offer an easy to use, practical solution for caterers who are delivering fortified menus in this challenging area of hydration and nutrition.”
By adding just five heaped tablespoons of Lakeland Dairies 100% Dairy Skimmed Milk Powder to a pint of milk, care caterers can provide an extra 275 calories and 27.5g of protein in 5tbsp. That is more protein than 100g of steak, or three eggs would provide.
Dave Richards, group catering manager at Hill Care, said: “Using Lakeland Dairies 100% Skimmed Milk Powder on our hot drinks trolley in the fortified milk and fortified milkshakes has made a fantastic difference.
“It enables us to easily and simply achieve our goal to add both calories and protein into the diets of our residents. Especially in residents whose appetite and portion sizes are small; the provision of fortified milk and fortified dishes are essential for improving their overall wellbeing, especially tissue viability and skin integrity.”
To download the Lakeland Dairies fortified resources for N&H Week please visit: https://bit.ly/3HOrXDU.