Added to purees for extra calories/nutrients

Added to purees for extra calories/nutrients recipe videos

This is not a standalone dish but a nutritional booster, typically a smooth, high-calorie paste or powder blended into purees for infants, the elderly, or those needing extra nourishment. Common ingredients include nut butters (like almond or peanut), seed pastes (like tahini), or specialized nutritional powders. It's a practical addition used globally in home cooking and clinical nutrition.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is designed to be calorie-dense, primarily adding healthy fats and plant-based protein to meals. A single tablespoon can add 50-100 calories, along with key nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and iron, depending on the base ingredient.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	95 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	0 mg
Vitamin E	4 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Iron	1 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Selenium	1 mcg

Per 1 tablespoon (16 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This concept highlights how simple, whole-food ingredients can be strategically used to combat malnutrition or support growth. It's a common practice in many cultures, from adding sesame paste in Asia to nut flours in Western infant weaning foods.