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MealID® - Aged Care Meal Identification Made Smarter
Introducing the first-ever plate cover developed for modern aged care meal service. The MealID® plate cover comes with a moulded slot to accommodate a label card and a low-profile design, made to work perfectly with our ScanBox hot box system.
A smarter, safer, and more efficient solution that changes the way you identify, deliver, and serve meals.
MealID® Overview and Specs
MealID® is a reusable plate cover with an ID window slot designed to hold labels, allowing staff to insert and remove label cards with zero effort.
- Material: FDA-approved, food-grade, high-performance, high-temp plastic
- Label Size Compatibility: 79mm x 30mm
- Temperature Resistance: Suitable for heated trolleys and refrigerated storage
- Cleaning: Dishwasher-safe, industrial-wash compatible
- Colour/Finish: Transparent covers for meal preview
Concerned about meal mix-ups and inefficient meal service in aged care?
Food service and meal distribution play a critical role in residential aged care. A mislabelled plate can mean the wrong meal, missed nutrition, or even a risk to resident safety, particularly for those on texture-modified diets or with allergies.
Introducing our new MealID® — the world's first plate cover developed by Skanos through extensive collaboration with food service professionals across Australia.
Designed to hold a meal identification label, MealID® eliminates the need for day dots, Post-It notes, or adhesive tapes. This simple, foolproof addition to your ScanBox system prevents misidentification, protects dignity, and ensures every resident eats the right meal, every time.
Proudly designed, manufactured, and distributed in Australia, MealID® is built from premium materials to withstand temperatures up to 160 °C, making it ideal for use in combi steam ovens. When paired with our ScanBox and aluminium-plated shelves, it enhances workflow efficiency, helps address Standard 6 Food and Nutrition requirements, and maintains meal temperature throughout service.
Put your worries to rest. MealID® completes the final piece of the puzzle for safe, person-centred meal delivery in aged care. Available now.
Beyond safety and compliance, MealID® helps your team work smarter.
Create a food service system that your staff, old or new, feel comfortable with. Improve staff workflow by reducing time wasted on last-minute sorting and rechecking.
Big Features
Precision label card slot
The integrated moulded slot holds ID cards snugly in place. No more sticky labels leaving unsightly residue that won’t wash off, no handwritten names, and no risk of cards and labels slipping off during transport. Need custom labels? We have a customised label template.
Low-profile, stack-friendly design
Engineered to nest perfectly, the slim form factor allows you to load more plates into each delivery unit without compromising temperature or presentation.
Safe, durable construction
Crafted from high-quality, BPA-free materials, MealID® is impact-resistant and easy to clean in commercial dishwashers. Designed to withstand temperatures of up to 160 °C, it’s also safe for use in combi steam ovens, making it ideal for even the most demanding aged-care kitchen environments.
Clear Advantages
No more meal mix-ups
With clearly displayed labels locked in place, every plate goes exactly where it’s meant to.
Faster, frictionless service
Food service teams can insert pre-printed cards in seconds, removing the need for daily writing and label application.
Hygiene made easier
The smooth, adhesive-free surface reduces bacteria traps and simplifies cleaning, helping meet the highest infection control standards.
Why Choose Skanos?
Backed by 25+ Years of Food Service Expertise
With over 25 years of experience in food service, Skanos brings unmatched industry knowledge backed by Certified Food Service Professionals (CFSP) and accredited Food Safety Supervisors. Our team continuously reviews emerging technologies and best practices to ensure every solution we deliver meets the evolving needs of the aged care sector.
Cutting-Edge Products You Can Rely On
We bring the most innovative and energy-efficient products from European manufacturers to the Australian market. Our range of products includes solutions for batch cooking, catering, food transport, food storage, and commercial refrigeration equipment, all hand-picked and curated to suit Australian kitchen requirements.
Commitment to a Greener Future
At Skanos, we believe that operational efficiency and environmental sustainability are two goals that can be achieved together. Our team makes sure that every product we offer is designed to reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and support sound sustainable practices that your facility aims to meet.
FAQs
Aged care facilities are increasingly moving toward resident meal choice, giving older people the freedom to select meals that reflect their preferences and dietary needs. While this improves satisfaction and dignity, it also increases the complexity of meal service.
That’s where ScanBox and MealID® work hand in hand.
ScanBox keeps multiple plated meals safely stored and transported at the right temperature, while MealID® provides clear identification for each plate. It shows not only the resident’s name but also key dietary information, such as texture modifications, low-sugar options, or allergen alerts.
Together, they make offering meal choices simpler, safer, and more efficient for staff and residents alike.
Yes. The way a meal is presented can have a profound impact on how a resident feels. Handwritten notes or coloured dots can make meals appear institutionalised and unsightly.
With MealID®, each meal arrives clearly labelled and professionally appealing, reinforcing dignity, respect, and personalised care.
Absolutely. Clear and accurate labelling ensures meals align with residents’ individual dietary requirements.
This reduces risk, increases confidence, and delivers a safer, more personalised dining experience that supports wellbeing and quality of life.
Of course. MealID offers a consistent company-wide labelling solution. Skanos provides easy-to-use templates so logos and site personalisation are simple to manage.
Yes. We provide documentation, training resources, and ongoing support to ensure staff use the system correctly and confidently across all services.
Yes. MealID® labels are fully customisable and clearly identify meals with IDDSI texture levels, allergens, or other high-risk requirements, reducing the chance of errors.
Absolutely. In-house testing showed laminated paper labels performed well inside ScanBox heated cabinets at temperatures up to 90°C for seven days with no visible damage.
Results may vary depending on laminate quality, but standard household laminates proved highly durable.
