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How to choose and how to store vegetable puree for a child: answers to the most important questions of parents
25.10.2024 16:18
Single-ingredient vegetable purees are one of the best complementary feeding options for most babies.
In this article we will answer the most basic questions parents have regarding this product.
How to choose quality vegetable puree in the store
You should focus on the age of the baby.
In addition, before purchasing, you must check the integrity of the packaging, production date and expiration date.
For babies over four months old, vegetable puree may not contain more than 30% pulp particles up to 0.15 mm in size. The proportion of large particles (more than 0.3 mm) should not exceed 7% of the total mass of particles.
For children over six months, the particle size can be increased to 0.4 mm, and pieces of pulp from 2 to 5 mm in size are also allowed.
How to Store Vegetable Puree at Home
The manufacturer always places detailed instructions on how to store the product on the label, so you have no choice but to follow them.
As for opened jars, it is recommended to leave them in the refrigerator at a temperature of no higher than 4-5 degrees in a sealed form. In such conditions, they can be stored for no more than a day.
