#$%^&*AU2018202788A120191107.pdf#####ABSTRACT The invention is directed broadly to a method of preparing a texture modified food product, comprising the steps: (a) providing a partially cooked fruit or vegetable; (b) comminuting the partially cooked fruit or vegetable to form a paste; and (c) moulding the paste to form the texture modified food product which is shaped and/or textured into a generic shape of the fruit or vegetable selected to form the paste. 10193596_1 (GHMatters)G1172251/15 LO) Uto to U-