Basil
herb-spice · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
finely chopped
Finely chop and stir a small amount of basil through cooked purees for flavour.
~9 months
finely chopped
Finely chop fresh basil through soft foods.
~12 months
finely chopped
Use finely chopped basil to flavour family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 94 kJ
- Protein: 2.6 g
- Iron: 3 mg
- Calcium: 220 mg
- Zinc: 0.92 mg
- Vitamin C: 6 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.