Can Babies Eat Pineapple?

Pineapple is the edible fruit of the tropical plant, originating in South America. Pineapples have been grown for many centuries now, and they are the third most important tropical fruit in the world, after being an icon of luxury, when they were introduced into Europe.

Pineapples are used in cuisines all around the world in many different forms. Chunks and slices of pineapples are used as ingredients in fruit salads, but also as toppings on pizza, or in grilled ring forms on hamburgers. Once crushed, pineapples are used in jam, yogurt, in sweets and also in ice creams. Nata de pina is a typical jelly-like dessert, served in the Philippines and made from the fermentation of pineapple juice. The pineapple juice is used as a beverage or as an ingredient in cocktails. Pineapple vinegar is another form of the fruit, in some countries like Taiwan it is produced by blending the juice with grain vinegar.

The raw pineapple pulp consists mostly in water, more exactly in 86% water, carbs, protein and some negligible fat. Pineapple has a high content of vitamin C, and small amounts of vitamins B6, B9, B1, B5, B3 and B2. It has high levels of manganese, and lower levels of magnesium, iron and calcium.

Can A 6 Month Old Eat Pineapple?

Pineapple is a healthy fruit, and it represents an excellent source of vitamin C for your baby. Parents can give this fruit to their babies starting at the age of 6 months old. Pineapple puree is a simple and quick form to offer this fruit to your baby, and to sneak this flavor into your baby’s diet. It can be prepared from fresh pineapple, but also from frozen ones, so it is a food, that you can prepare regardless of the seasons.

Pineapple, Banana and Coconut Puree

Ingredients: ½ cored and chopped pineapple, 2 chopped bananas, ½ cup of coconut milk.

Place all the ingredients into a food processor and puree until smooth and of the desired consistency. Serve as soon as possible, before the bananas start getting brown.