🧂 Light soy sauce
Allergen note
Light soy sauce contains wheat, a common allergen, so introduce it in tiny amounts after other single-ingredient solids have been tolerated. Always check labels for other potential allergens like shellfish in some specialty sauces.
How to serve
For toddlers over 12 months, add just a drop or two of light soy sauce to stir-fries or rice for flavor.
Preparation
Always dilute light soy sauce in cooked dishes like porridge or steamed vegetables, and avoid adding salt elsewhere. Ensure a smooth, lump-free texture and serve in tiny amounts due to its high sodium content.
Texture and choking risk
Light soy sauce is a low choking risk but high in sodium; always dilute it sparingly in cooking, never serve it directly from a bottle, 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 light soy sauce, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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