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Tropicana fusion

First Tastes: Stage 1

(4 to 6 months)

Tropicana fusion

This is the stage where babies are still having breast milk or regular baby formulated milk, puréed and mashed food in teaspoonful quantities. This recipe provides a good source of dietary fiber, beta-carotene (vitamin A) and potassium.

Servings approx. 4 portions, Preparation time 5 minutes
Vegetarian
0-30 minutes
Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 60ml Baby’s usual milk (Use mommy’s breast milk*)
  • ¼ Medium papaya (ripe) (approx. 75g)
  • 1 Medium banana (ripe) (approx. 120g)

Directions

    1
  • Prepare: Peel and slice papaya and banana into 1cm cubes. Place cubes inside jar.
    • 2
  • Blend: Flip and rotate jar over and lock into blend position. Add milk. Blend 3-5 times for 10 seconds each until the desired consistency is reached.
    • 3
  • Serve: Transfer the desired quantity to a bowl and serve.
    • 4
  • The remaining purée can be removed from the jar and stored in an airtight container in the fridge (≤5°C) for 24 hours or freezer (≤-18°C) for 1-3 months.
Tropicana fusion

* Disclaimer: Mommy’s breastmilk is the best choice. Alternatively, replace with the breast milk substitute your child uses if breast milk is not available.

Nutritional Information

Per portion

Energy, kcal

45

Protein, g

0.6

Total Fat, g

0.8

Carbohydrate, g

9.9

Dietary Fibre, g

1.1

Sugars, g

5.14

Calcium, mg

10.5

Iron, mg

0.14

Potassium, mg

141

Sodium, mg

4

Vitamin C, mg

15

Vitamin A, IU

179

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Chef's tip

  • To prevent browning, peel the bananas just before preparation.
  • Do not use underripe bananas as they contain resistant starch which might cause flatulence.
  • Do not use underripe papaya as the enzymes and certain bioactive compounds might cause abdominal cramps.

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