🧂 Balsamic vinegar
Allergen note
Balsamic vinegar is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but introduce it slowly to monitor for any rare reactions to ingredients like sulfites.
How to serve
For toddlers over 12 months, mix a tiny drop (1/8 tsp) into mashed vegetables or a dipping sauce to introduce its flavor.
Preparation
Always dilute balsamic vinegar by cooking it into a sauce or dressing to mellow its acidity, and ensure it is completely smooth with no chunks to prevent choking.
Texture and choking risk
Due to its thick, syrupy consistency, always dilute balsamic vinegar to a thin, watery texture for infants and toddlers to prevent choking, and supervise all meals.
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries balsamic vinegar, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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