Benchmark Senior Living’s Best of the Best Program to Watch, Savory Sensation Salt Substitute and Healthy Dining Initiative for Seniors, provides residents with a flavorful, nutritious alternative to salty foods.
ALFA 2012 Best of the Best Program to Watch
In an effort to meet new low-salt standards for seniors, Benchmark Senior Living set out to find a flavorful salt substitute. When commercial alternatives proved too peppery and coarse, Benchmark collaborated with a spice blend company to create its own. “We wanted to provide our seniors with a substitute that would provide some flavor instead of being just salt-free,” says Guy Hemond, VP of culinary and dining experience.
Benchmark tried nine different iterations before settling on a formula using citrus, spices, and herbs to mimic salinity. The spice was launched with a companywide recipe contest, with residents and local celebrities as judges, and has proved a big hit, especially among those who have missed being on a salty diet. It is now a staple on every dining table.
The above best practice was recognized as an ALFA 2012 Best of the Best Program to Watch. Do you have a best practice, product, service or solution at your community or company that is advancing excellence in senior living? ALFA is now accepting nominations for the ALFA 2013 Best of the Best Awards. Visit alfa.org/bestofthebest to read more best practices and to nominate a program.
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