Okra
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Cook until very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Cook soft and finely chop through other food.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve soft cooked okra in small pieces.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 120 kJ
- Protein: 3.3 g
- Iron: 1.12 mg
- Calcium: 84 mg
- Zinc: 0.61 mg
- Vitamin C: 27 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.