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🟫 Can babies eat tempeh?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Fermented soybean cake with a nutty taste. Soy is a common allergen.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Low
- Common allergen
- Soy
- Iron-rich
- Yes
How to serve tempeh by age
6 months
Steam tempeh for 10 minutes to soften, then cut into finger-size strips, or crumble into sauces.
- Steam for 10 minutes to soften
- Cut into finger-size strips
- Or crumble into sauces
Amount: 1–2 strips
9 months
Crumbled or small pieces of soft tempeh.
- Steam to soften
- Crumble or cut small
Amount: A few pieces
12 months (1 year)+
Any preparation.
- Cook through
- Serve any way
Amount: A few pieces
Is tempeh a choking hazard?
Low risk Low risk when steamed soft.
Tempeh and allergies
Allergen: soy Introduce tempeh 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
Protein, iron, calcium, probiotics.