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Cashew
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Cashew
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.7 g |
| Iron | 6.2 mg |
| Zinc | 5.9 mg |
| Copper | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 270 mg |
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 Cashew 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 cashews 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 (14-811). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Cashew: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat cashew?
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 cashew 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 cashews stay out until about 5 years.
Is cashew 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.