Capsicum
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Roast until very soft, peel and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Roast soft, peel and chop small, or offer a soft strip to hold.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve soft cooked capsicum in small pieces.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 115 kJ
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Iron: 0.28 mg
- Calcium: 7 mg
- Zinc: 0.13 mg
- Vitamin C: 240 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.