Avo ParentingStarting Solids

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From 6 months★★★★★
Herbs & Spices

Ground coriander seed can be introduced from 6 months to add a warm, citrusy, and slightly sweet flavor to your baby's meals. It's a gentle spice that helps expand your baby's palate without being overpowering.

How to serve

6-9 months

Use a tiny pinch of ground coriander seed in purées, mashes, or mixed into soft vegetables.

9-12 months

Continue adding a small amount of ground coriander to flavor cooked grains, legumes, or mild meat dishes.

12+ months

Incorporate ground coriander into a wider variety of family meals, ensuring quantities are mild for young palates.

Nutrition

While not a primary source of macronutrients, coriander seed contains small amounts of dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium. It can aid digestion and contribute to a diverse nutrient intake through flavor.

Good to know

Always grind coriander seeds into a fine powder before adding to baby's food to eliminate any choking risk.

Coriander seed is not a common allergen. Always use ground coriander seeds, as whole seeds can pose a significant choking hazard for babies and toddlers.

Tip

Lightly toast whole coriander seeds before grinding them to release a deeper, more aromatic flavor.

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