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Proteins
Seitan for babies
When and how to serve seitan at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 12 months+
- Safety notes
- Common allergen: Wheat
How to prepare seitan by age
6–9 months
Not yet. BabyJoy’s guide introduces seitan from 12 months+.
9–12 months
Not yet. BabyJoy’s guide introduces seitan from 12 months+.
12 months+
Small pieces, well-sauced.
Common allergen
Contains wheat , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Contains gluten.
First time with wheat: Offer wheat-based foods such as toast fingers, soft pasta or wheat cereal.
If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Nutrition highlights
- Protein rich
Serving ideas
- In stir-fry
- Seitan strips
- In sandwiches
- BBQ seitan
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Refrigerate. Use within 5 days.
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
