Tahini
nut-seed-paste · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: med
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
thinned paste
Stir a small amount of tahini into puree or yoghurt — never offer it thick or alone.
~9 months
thinned paste
Spread thinly on toast fingers, or stir into soft food.
~12 months
thinly spread
Spread thinly on bread, or stir through family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 2717 kJ
- Protein: 20.4 g
- Iron: 5.1 mg
- Calcium: 330 mg
- Zinc: 5.53 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.