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Aamir Iqbal, a postdoctoral food science researcher at Cornell University, prepares to share a puff product with taste testers. Photo courtesy of Aamir Iqbal
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It’s estimated that one-third of those aged 65-plus suffer from dysphagia, which is difficulty swallowing, often the result of muscle and nerve damage. People with dysphagia can choke on food and can suffer from malnutrition and dehydration, as well as related issues like depression.
There are food products available for those with dysphagia, but they are mostly liquids or purees, explains Aamir Iqbal, …