The form shed is used in the present tense and in the past tense and past participle of the verb. 1 n-count A shed is a small building that is used for storing things such as garden tools. ...a garden shed. 2 n-count A shed is a large shelter or building, for example at a railway station, port, or factory.
Food Texture. Food Texture. Texture refers to those qualities of a food that can be felt with the fingers, tongue, palate, or teeth. Foods have different textures, such as crisp crackers or potato chips, crunchy celery, hard candy, tender steaks, chewy chocolate chip cookies and creamy ice cream, to name but a few.
Texture Modified Diets. When medical conditions make eating difficult, the consistency and texture of foods can be altered so patients can eat more easily. A texture-modified diet designed by their health care team helps patients receive adequate nutrition and reduces their risk of choking on or aspirating foods or liquids.