Einkorn Wheat
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Einkorn is also a type of wheat; it contains gluten and can be given from 6 months as a well-cooked porridge or bulgur.
How to serve it by age?
Cook einkorn flour with water or milk to a smooth porridge consistency and serve.
Cook einkorn bulgur thoroughly, mash it lightly, and mix it with vegetables.
Add it to family meals as einkorn pasta, noodles, or pilaf.
⚠️ Allergen information
Contains wheat (gluten); einkorn is also part of the wheat family and is not suitable for celiac disease.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Whole cooked grains can be hard to swallow; serve them mashed or in the form of flour/bulgur.
📌 Watch out for these
- Although it is an older type of wheat, it contains gluten; it is not suitable for babies with celiac disease or wheat allergy.
- Do not rely on the rumor that 'it is easier on gluten'; it belongs to the wheat group and is considered an allergen.
- On the first trials, watch for allergic reactions and cook without adding salt.
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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.