Quinoa
grain · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Cook quinoa very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Cook very soft and stir through other soft foods.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve soft cooked quinoa mixed through family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 432 kJ
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Iron: 1.08 mg
- Calcium: 14 mg
- Zinc: 0.91 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
Recipes with Quinoa
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.