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🌾 Can babies eat farro?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. An ancient wheat with a chewy bite. Cook it longer than the package says for babies.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Low
- Common allergen
- Wheat
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve farro by age
6 months
Cook farro until very soft, then blend or mash into soups, or mix into patties.
- Cook until very soft
- Blend into soup or mash into patties
Amount: 1–2 tbsp
9 months
Very soft cooked farro, loose or in soups.
- Cook until very soft
- Serve loose or in soups
Amount: 1–2 tbsp
12 months (1 year)+
Cooked farro in salads or soups.
- Cook until soft
- Serve in salads or soups
Amount: 2–3 tbsp
Is farro a choking hazard?
Low risk Low risk when cooked soft. Chewy grains can be hard for new eaters.
Farro and allergies
Allergen: wheat Introduce farro on its own, early in the day, and watch for a reaction. Ask your pediatrician first if your baby has eczema or a known food allergy.
Nutrition
Fiber, protein, iron, zinc.
Goes well with
mushrooms, butternut squash, parmesan