Babyfood, Baby MUM MUM Rice Biscuits
Whole food · Baby Foods
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Baby Mum Mums are light, crispy rice biscuits designed to dissolve easily in a baby's mouth. They offer a mild, subtly sweet rice flavor with a satisfying crunch that turns to a soft paste. Nutritionally, they are a dense source of carbohydrates for quick energy, with minimal fat and a modest amount of added sugar.
Calorie split: 13% protein · 85% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love them as a convenient, mess-free first finger food that encourages independent eating. Their simple, neutral taste makes them a versatile base for spreading or dipping.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate and added sugar content (12.5g per 100g) can contribute to blood sugar spikes if consumed in large quantities. To counteract this, serve them alongside a source of protein or healthy fat (like mashed avocado or cheese) and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of quick energy from carbohydrates
- Low in fat (0.87g per 100g)
- Provides a modest amount of protein (12.5g per 100g)
- Easy for babies to self-feed and practice chewing
- Dissolves safely to reduce choking risk
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The name 'Mum Mum' is onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of a baby's mouth as they munch on the crispy biscuit.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 2.4 g |
| Energy | 391 kcal |
| Energy | 1635 kj |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.87 g |
| Ash | 0.99 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 83.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 47.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 127 mg |
| Potassium, K | 504 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 313 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.65 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.73 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 8.0 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 2.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.57 mg |
| Folate, total | 14.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 14.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 14.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 21.3 mg |
| Betaine | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.17 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 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 | 0.24 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 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 | 0.00 mg |
| Phytosterols | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.44 g |
| Lysine | 0.29 g |
| Methionine | 0.12 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.30 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.26 g |
| Valine | 0.34 g |
| Arginine | 0.43 g |
| Histidine | 0.15 g |
| Alanine | 0.32 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.82 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.97 g |
| Glycine | 0.25 g |
| Proline | 0.26 g |
| Serine | 0.26 g |
FAQ
At what age can babies eat Baby Mum Mums?
They are typically introduced around 6-8 months, when babies start showing signs of readiness for finger foods and self-feeding.
Are they a choking hazard?
They are specifically designed to dissolve quickly in the mouth to minimize choking risk, but should always be eaten under adult supervision.
Can adults eat them?
Yes, they are safe for adults and are sometimes enjoyed as a light, crispy snack or a gluten-free alternative to breadsticks.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.91 kcal/g · 13% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 12.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.62 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.