Parmesan
dairy · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: med
- Allergen: High salt - use sparingly
How to serve
~6 months
finely grated
Finely grate a small amount of parmesan into cooked food for flavour.
~9 months
finely grated
Finely grate a little parmesan over soft foods.
~12 months
finely grated
Use a little finely grated parmesan to flavour family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 1565 kJ
- Protein: 32 g
- Iron: 0.17 mg
- Calcium: 948 mg
- Zinc: 3.7 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 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.