Can Babies Eat Edamame?

Edamames are actually a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod. The pods are usually steamed or boiled and can be spiced up with salt or different condiments. If the beans are already outside the pod, the word mikumame is used in Japan. Edamame refers to a dish in Japan and Hong Kong. Its actual meaning is “stem beans”, while in China and Taiwan the meaning of the term used instead, maodau means “fur peas”.

Edamame has its origins in China, where soybeans were cultivated 7000 years ago. The term edamame was first mentioned in 1275 in Japan. They got to the United States only in 1855.

Edamame can come in two separate forms:  beans or pods. The beans are easy to eat and to be prepared, whereas edamame pods first need to be processed as in the beans being taken out of the shells.

Edamame is reach in calories, fat, sodium, dietary fiber, protein, folate, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin K. Its compounds help reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Is Edamame Okay For Kids ?

You can give your baby edamame in cooked or pureed form starting at the age of 6-8 months, and in the form of whole beans if your child is over 18 months and can properly chew food. Edamames are the most child-friendly form of soy. The pods are not edible.

Is Edamame Good for Boys ?

Consuming Edamame, or other products deriving from soybeans will not reduce testosterone levels in boys.

Edamame and Yogurt Puree (+ 6 months)

Ingredients: ½ cup frozen and shelled edamame, 1 tbsp water, ¼ cup plain whole milk yogurt.

Cook the frozen edamame as written on its package. Once cooked, put the edamame into a food processor, add the water and blend until smooth. Add the ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt and mix ingredients well.