quorn???

[lisac25]

can i give my little girl quorn??? anyone know???
i'm not a veggie but sometimes use it in like a bolognase, so was just wondering if i can give it to her or not??? x

 

[Kitten]

I think general consensus is yay to mince & pieces, and moderation/check salt on burgers & sausages etc.

 

[lisac25]

ooohhh whoopsie i was talking about the mince, didnt know you get burgers and other stuff lol thanks x

 

[Lu28]

Yeah, the mince is fine. Just be careful not to give it too often because there's very little fat in it. We use it whenever we have spag bol or lasagne, it's lovely

 

[princess_bump]

yep we too use it for maddi, in moderation as i panic about salt, but she loves it she actually had the pieces for lunch today!

 

[trumpetbum]

https://www.eatwell.gov.uk/asksam/agesandstages/childrenandbabies/#A416341

UK Gov guidelines are 9 months but I don't know what evidence this is based on I'm afraid. I'm a veggie and have been playing around looking at what I can and can't introduce next time as this will be our first veggie baby.

When can I give Quorn™ to my baby?
Once your baby is six months old you need to start giving them solid foods as well as their usual milk feeds.

From nine months old, as your baby gets more used to eating, it’s important to offer a range of different foods to give your baby all the vitamins and minerals they need and to help avoid fussiness later. This is also the time when your baby should be getting used to having the same foods as the rest of the family, either minced or chopped up.

If Quorn™ forms part of your family’s diet, you could introduce it gradually when your baby is nine months old by giving a small amount and checking that it doesn’t cause a reaction. But it should only make up a small part of your baby’s diet.

Quorn™ is a highly processed food containing mycoprotein, which is a type of fungus. It is a good vegetarian source of protein, low in fat, high in fibre and doesn’t contain many calories.

But babies, unlike adults, should generally have foods that provide lots of calories and nutrients in a small amount of food. As Quorn™ isn’t this type of food, it should only make up a small part of your baby’s diet.

And because Quorn™ is high in fibre, it could cause flatulence and make a baby feel uncomfortable. High fibre foods can also fill a baby up so they don’t have enough room to get the wide range of nutrients they need.

Also, some people have reported allergic reactions to mycoprotein, although this is rare. This is why Quorn™ should only be introduced gradually and you should check that it doesn’t cause a reaction.

But remember it’s important for babies to eat different types of food. Each time they try a new food their bodies get a chance to learn how to deal with it.

Any foods you buy that haven’t been made specifically for babies can often be high in salt. A young baby’s kidneys can’t cope with salt so it’s important to check food labels for the salt content. Babies under a year old should have less than 1g salt a day. Quorn™ products vary quite widely in their salt content, so remember to check the food labels.

If you have any concerns about what to feed your baby, talk to your GP or health visitor.

 

[kirsten1985]

We use quorn, we have just had veggie sausage casserole for tea. I just make sure it is once a week or less, just because of the salt. But Freya will only eat half a sausage at the most, so I'm not too bothered yet. She has been having it since 6 months.

 

[fantastica]

https://www.eatwell.gov.uk/asksam/agesandstages/childrenandbabies/#A416341

UK Gov guidelines are 9 months but I don't know what evidence this is based on I'm afraid. I'm a veggie and have been playing around looking at what I can and can't introduce next time as this will be our first veggie baby.

When can I give Quorn™ to my baby?
Once your baby is six months old you need to start giving them solid foods as well as their usual milk feeds.

From nine months old, as your baby gets more used to eating, it’s important to offer a range of different foods to give your baby all the vitamins and minerals they need and to help avoid fussiness later. This is also the time when your baby should be getting used to having the same foods as the rest of the family, either minced or chopped up.

If Quorn™ forms part of your family’s diet, you could introduce it gradually when your baby is nine months old by giving a small amount and checking that it doesn’t cause a reaction. But it should only make up a small part of your baby’s diet.

Quorn™ is a highly processed food containing mycoprotein, which is a type of fungus. It is a good vegetarian source of protein, low in fat, high in fibre and doesn’t contain many calories.

But babies, unlike adults, should generally have foods that provide lots of calories and nutrients in a small amount of food. As Quorn™ isn’t this type of food, it should only make up a small part of your baby’s diet.

And because Quorn™ is high in fibre, it could cause flatulence and make a baby feel uncomfortable. High fibre foods can also fill a baby up so they don’t have enough room to get the wide range of nutrients they need.

Also, some people have reported allergic reactions to mycoprotein, although this is rare. This is why Quorn™ should only be introduced gradually and you should check that it doesn’t cause a reaction.

But remember it’s important for babies to eat different types of food. Each time they try a new food their bodies get a chance to learn how to deal with it.

Any foods you buy that haven’t been made specifically for babies can often be high in salt. A young baby’s kidneys can’t cope with salt so it’s important to check food labels for the salt content. Babies under a year old should have less than 1g salt a day. Quorn™ products vary quite widely in their salt content, so remember to check the food labels.

If you have any concerns about what to feed your baby, talk to your GP or health visitor.

this is what my HV printed off....but she did say some other brands have a slightly lower salt content!