Cheddar cheese
dairy · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: med
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
finely grated
Finely grate cheddar and stir through warm puree to melt it in.
~9 months
finely grated
Finely grate cheddar over soft foods, or melt into cooked dishes.
~12 months
finely grated
Serve finely grated or thinly sliced cheddar.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 1686 kJ
- Protein: 24.6 g
- Iron: 0.12 mg
- Calcium: 760 mg
- Zinc: 3.47 mg
- Vitamin C: 1 mg
Recipes with Cheddar cheese
Sources
- ASCIA — Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention 2026 · Allergen classification
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.