A tasting party of "inclusive food" was held in Tokyo, where even people with disabilities who have difficulty chewing and swallowing food can enjoy it, and children enjoyed a special children's lunch with their families.
This fiscal year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is working with Tokyo Medical and Dental University and the University of Tokyo to develop "inclusive food" for children, which is prepared so that even those with disabilities who have difficulty chewing or swallowing can easily eat it. is.
On the 4th, a tasting party was held with about 40 people including children cooperating in development and their siblings.
What was prepared was a "children's lunch" supervised by a doctor, and desserts such as parfaits and cakes.
Children's favorite menu items such as fried chicken and spaghetti are carefully cooked to make them soft and thick.
Among them, the shrimp tempura is deep-fried, softened with a mixer, and then processed into tempura again, giving it a gorgeous appearance that is the same as usual.
The children smiled as soon as they ate it, and enjoyed it with their families.
A mother in her 40s said, "My children were very happy. I hope there will be more places where everyone can enjoy eating together."
Haruhi Iguchi, a lecturer at the University of Tokyo Hospital, said, "Even though there are products for the elderly, there aren't many for children, so based on today's opinion, I would like to develop something that is more enjoyable to eat." I'm here.