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Almond
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Almond
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.2 g |
| Fat | 49.9 g |
| Vitamin E | 25.6 mg |
| Calcium | 269 mg |
| Fibre | 12.5 g |
Allergen · Nuts
Nuts are one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.
How to serve Almond to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Finely ground or crushed and stirred into porridge, yoghurt or a mash — never given whole. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
9–11 months
Mashed
Still ground or crushed, never whole or in pieces, mixed through meals.
12–24 months
Flaked
Ground, chopped finely, or as a smooth nut butter spread thinly — whole almonds stay out until about 5 years.
Watch out for
- Prepare it rightunder 60 months
Whole nuts are a choking hazard under 5 years. Ground, flaked, or smooth nut butter is fine from around 6 months.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (14-896). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
TCM benefits of Almond
杏仁 · xìng rén
How almond is seen in traditional Chinese food therapy. Traditional context, not medical advice.
- The bitter apricot kernel is classed as bitter and slightly warm, with a note of mild toxicity, and linked with the Lung and Large Intestine. Cantonese cooks call it 北杏; the sweeter kind is 南杏.
- The later commentary Bencao Biandu sums it up as an ingredient whose work is to bring qi downwards, and adds that it moistens the large intestine.
- Southern and northern kernels together go into pear and lean pork soups in dry autumn weather, usually with a few slices of ginger.
- Because the bitter kernel is recorded as toxic, the traditional decoction dose is only 3 to 10 grams, and it is not eaten by the handful.
Sources: Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020, 苦杏仁 monograph; 本草便讀 (Bencao Biandu), 杏仁 entry
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Almond: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat almond?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Finely ground or crushed and stirred into porridge, yoghurt or a mash — never given whole. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
How do I cut and serve almond for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Finely ground or crushed and stirred into porridge, yoghurt or a mash — never given whole. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
9–11 months (Mashed): Still ground or crushed, never whole or in pieces, mixed through meals.
12–24 months (Flaked): Ground, chopped finely, or as a smooth nut butter spread thinly — whole almonds stay out until about 5 years.
Is almond a choking hazard for babies?
Whole nuts are a choking hazard under 5 years. Ground, flaked, or smooth nut butter is fine from around 6 months. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.
Is almond a common allergen?
Yes. On the UK allergen list it counts as Nuts.
Nuts are one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.