Baby Rice Cereal
Baby Rice Cereal is a smooth, easily digestible first food typically introduced to infants around 4-6 months of age. It's made from finely milled rice flour, often mixed with breast milk, formula, or water to create a thin porridge. This simple dish is a common starting point for weaning in many cultures worldwide.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is primarily a source of easily digestible carbohydrates for energy, with very low fat and protein content. It is often fortified with iron, a crucial nutrient for infants, and provides a modest calorie base for early complementary feeding.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 13 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 4.0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 50 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg |
Per 1 cup prepared (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a universal 'first step' in the journey to solid foods, valued for its hypoallergenic properties and neutral taste. Nutritionally, its significance lies in being a gentle, iron-fortified vehicle to introduce the act of eating from a spoon.
