Fruit-Flavored Infant Cereal

Fruit-Flavored Infant Cereal recipe videos

Fruit-Flavored Infant Cereal is a smooth, easily digestible, iron-fortified dry cereal designed as a first solid food for babies, typically introduced around 4-6 months of age. It is primarily made from refined grains like rice, oat, or barley flour, with added fruit powders or natural flavors for taste, and is a staple product in the baby food industry globally.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cereal is predominantly a source of carbohydrates for energy, with minimal fat and protein. Its primary nutritional purpose is to deliver essential nutrients for growth, most notably iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a typical serving providing around 100-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	1 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	30 mg
Iron	10 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Folate	50 mcg
Potassium	100 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) prepared with water · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the introduction of this cereal marks a significant developmental milestone in many societies, symbolizing a baby's transition to solid foods. Nutritionally, its unique feature is the precise fortification with micronutrients like iron, which are critical for brain development and are not abundant in breast milk alone after the first few months.