Fenugreek
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
An aromatic spice from the legume family that flavors pastrami and some dishes; it can be used in small amounts after 12 months.
How to serve it by age?
Add a very small amount of ground fenugreek to homemade dishes and cook; do not add salt.
Continue using it in small amounts alongside familiar spices.
⚠️ Allergen information
It belongs to the legume (Fabaceae) family; cross-allergy may occur in children sensitive to peanut and chickpea.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Because it is used as a ground powder or paste, the choking risk is low; it should be blended into food.
📌 Watch out for these
- Be cautious in children with a peanut/chickpea allergy; observe for a reaction at the first serving.
- It should not be given in the fenugreek coating of pastrami, which is usually very salty; salt-free, homemade dishes with a little fenugreek are preferable.
- Large amounts can give urine/sweat a harmless maple-syrup-like odor; even so, the amount should not be overdone.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.