Mussels
seafood · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: med
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Steam open, discard any unopened shells and puree the cooked flesh smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Steam open and finely chop the cooked flesh.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve finely chopped cooked mussel flesh.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 438 kJ
- Protein: 16 g
- Iron: 2.97 mg
- Calcium: 173 mg
- Zinc: 3.12 mg
- Vitamin C: 5 mg
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.