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This is a finely milled, dry, and fortified cereal powder, typically made from a blend of grains like rice and oat. It has a mild, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor with a smooth, easily digestible texture when mixed with liquid. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of carbohydrates for energy, enhanced with essential vitamins and minerals for infant development.
Parents love it for its incredible versatility and mild, inoffensive flavor that serves as a blank canvas for adding pureed fruits or vegetables. It's a trusted, culturally familiar first food in many households, offering a reliable and nutritious starting point for a baby's solid food journey.
The high carbohydrate and sugar content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes, especially if served alone. To counteract this, always pair it with a source of protein (like yogurt or pureed meat) or healthy fat (like avocado or a drop of olive oil) to slow digestion and provide more balanced nutrition. Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overfeeding.
The specific blend of grains and fortification in this cereal is often designed to mimic the iron profile of breast milk, which naturally declines in iron content after about six months of age.
| Water | 6.7 g |
| Energy | 399 kcal |
| Energy | 1670 kj |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.7 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 78.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 800 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 30.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 333 mg |
| Potassium, K | 467 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 33.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 10.7 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.33 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 25.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 58.3 mg |
| Thiamin | 1.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.3 mg |
| Niacin | 15.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.2 mg |
| Folate, total | 167 ug |
| Folic acid | 132 ug |
| Folate, food | 35.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 259 ug |
| Choline, total | 23.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 5.0 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 | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 148 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 4.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.21 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.26 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 5.7 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.5 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.77 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.65 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 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 |
| Tryptophan | 0.16 g |
| Threonine | 0.40 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.48 g |
| Leucine | 1.0 g |
| Lysine | 0.40 g |
| Methionine | 0.24 g |
| Cystine | 0.35 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.49 g |
| Valine | 0.65 g |
| Arginine | 0.70 g |
| Histidine | 0.29 g |
| Alanine | 0.58 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.73 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.55 g |
| Proline | 1.0 g |
| Serine | 0.57 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
At what age can I start giving my baby this cereal?
It is typically introduced around 4-6 months of age, when the baby shows signs of readiness for solids, such as good head control and interest in food.
How do I prepare it?
Mix the dry cereal powder with breast milk, formula, or water to achieve the desired consistency, starting thin and gradually thickening as the baby gets used to it.
Is it a common allergen?
While the base grains (like rice or oat) are generally low-allergen, always check the label for added ingredients like wheat, soy, or dairy, which are common allergens.