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Sesame Seeds for babies
When and how to serve sesame Seeds at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common allergen: Sesame
How to prepare sesame Seeds by age
6–9 months
Ground sesame seeds or smooth tahini only. Stir a small amount into porridge, yogurt, hummus or mashed vegetables.
9–12 months
Ground seeds or tahini mixed into food, or a light dusting of ground seeds on soft toast fingers.
12 months+
Whole toasted seeds can be sprinkled over food or used as a coating.
Common allergen
Contains sesame , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Sesame is a common allergen, and sesame oil can also contain sesame protein. Offer a small amount first mixed into food and watch for any reaction.
First time with sesame: Offer smooth tahini (sesame paste) thinned or stirred into yogurt or hummus.
If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Nutrition highlights
- Calcium rich
- Healthy fats
- Copper
- Magnesium
Serving ideas
- Ground and stirred into porridge
- Tahini thinned into mashed sweet potato
- Ground seeds dusted on hummus toast fingers
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Store airtight in a cool, dark cupboard; refrigerate after opening to keep fresh.
Recipes with sesame Seeds
Sources
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