It's not just about defrosted food; even during the first attempts at preparing baby food for weaning, mothers may find it challenging to achieve the desired thickness. To address this situation, Mytour shares some fantastic tricks for moms.
1. Identifying Foods Prone to Dilution When Thawing
Self-made items like winter melon or pear often release excess water after thawing, making them much thinner than when freshly pureed. Freezing alters the cell structure of many food types, causing a noticeable difference after thawing. Here are some examples:
- Winter Melon
- Mango
- Cucumbers (including pickles)
- Papaya
- Pears
- Peaches
- Plums
- Winter Squash
- Eggplants
- Tomatoes
2. Thickening Food Consistency for Baby Weaning
Adjusting Baby Food Texture: From Liquid to Solid
- Yogurt
- Bananas
- Fresh Cheese/ Cottage Cheese (made from separated cream milk)
- Egg Yolks: Cook eggs thoroughly or whisk the eggs, continuously stirring the yolks during the cooking/steaming process.
- Millet Sprouts
- Tofu
- Children's Rice Cereal Powder (homemade or instant cereal suitable for baby weaning)
- Green Beans or vegetables like edamame, peas (cooked and pureed)
- Sweet Potatoes
- Potatoes
We hope that with these tips, moms can cook the most delicious and high-quality weaning foods suitable for the baby's age.
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