Babyfood, dessert, custard pudding, vanilla, strained
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This is a smooth, spoonable baby dessert made from strained custard, offering a creamy, mild vanilla flavor and a texture soft enough for early eaters. Nutritionally, it's a simple energy source, primarily delivering quick-digesting carbohydrates from its 16g of sugar per 100g.
💚 Why it's loved
It's loved for its gentle, comforting sweetness and foolproof texture that makes first desserts a stress-free experience. Its simplicity and familiar custard flavor also make it a reliable staple in many households.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (11.5g/100g) can contribute to blood sugar spikes and may set a preference for very sweet foods. To counteract this, serve small portions and pair it with a source of protein or fat, like a spoonful of plain yogurt or a few soft cereal puffs, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates
- Smooth texture is easy for infants to swallow
- Mild vanilla flavor is generally well-accepted
- Offers a small amount of protein (1.6g/100g)
- Convenient, ready-to-serve option for caregivers
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Traditional custard puddings for babies often used egg yolks as a natural thickener, but many commercial strained versions rely on modified starches for a consistently smooth, lump-free texture that's safe for early eaters.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 79.9 g |
| Energy | 85.0 kcal |
| Energy | 356 kj |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.0 g |
| Ash | 0.50 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 55.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.24 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 45.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 66.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.28 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.80 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin | 0.04 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 6.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 29.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.01 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18.0 ug |
| Retinol | 18.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 64.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 39.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 21.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.52 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.19 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.68 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.62 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 8.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Threonine | 0.06 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.07 g |
| Leucine | 0.06 g |
| Lysine | 0.11 g |
| Methionine | 0.05 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.07 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.06 g |
| Valine | 0.09 g |
| Arginine | 0.06 g |
| Histidine | 0.04 g |
| Alanine | 0.05 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.13 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.29 g |
| Glycine | 0.03 g |
| Proline | 0.10 g |
| Serine | 0.08 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as regular custard or pudding?
No. It's specifically formulated for infants, meaning it's strained to an ultra-smooth consistency, has controlled sugar and sodium, and often contains added nutrients like iron. Regular custard is typically richer, sweeter, and may have a thicker or grainier texture.
Can I mix it with other baby foods?
Yes, it's very versatile. You can swirl in fruit purees (like pear or peach), mix in a little baby cereal for texture, or blend with vegetable purees like sweet potato for a savory-sweet twist.
What's the best way to serve it?
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. For a fun texture contrast, you can top it with a few pieces of soft, ripe banana or very finely mashed berries.