6. TEXTURE
Texture relates to mouth feel. Texture adds variety and alters the taste of food. Food texture could be described as crispy, crunchy, chewy, flaky, mushy, and crusty. Liquid food can be described as creamy smooth, thick,, thin, coating, coarse, moist or smooth.
7. SHAPE
Shape adds another dimension to the balance of the dishes and adds to the ‘eye appeal’ of the dish. Menus should include variations of shape and height.