Used in baby cereal preparation

Used in baby cereal preparation recipe videos

This refers to plain, unsweetened infant cereal, most commonly made from a single grain like rice, oats, or barley. It is a dry, finely milled powder that is mixed with breast milk, formula, or water to create a smooth, semi-liquid porridge for babies starting solids. It is a staple first food in many Western countries and is designed to be gentle on a developing digestive system.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The cereal is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with minimal fat and protein unless fortified. It is typically enriched with essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, which are crucial for an infant's growth and development, and a serving has a low calorie count.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	2 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	60 mg
Iron	10 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	100 mcg
Potassium	200 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

A key feature of commercial infant cereal is its fortification with iron, a nutrient critical for brain development that is not abundant in breast milk after the first few months. The single-grain formulation also allows parents to easily monitor for potential food allergies by introducing one grain at a time.