Used as a filling for simple teething biscuits
This dish is a smooth, sweet fruit puree commonly used as a filling for simple teething biscuits, typically made from mashed or blended cooked fruits like apples, pears, or bananas. It's a natural, homemade alternative to processed fillings, popular in many cultures for introducing solids to infants. The puree is often lightly sweetened with the fruit's own sugars and may include a pinch of cinnamon or lemon juice for flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The puree is primarily high in carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars, providing quick energy, and is a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins like vitamin C and potassium. A typical 1/4 cup serving contains approximately 50-70 calories, with minimal fat and protein.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 30 IU |
| Calcium | 6 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This fruit puree is culturally significant as a first food in many societies, valued for its gentle texture and natural sweetness that appeals to babies. Nutritionally, it retains the whole fruit's benefits, including antioxidants and prebiotic fiber that support gut health.
