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Cauliflower
Cauliflower
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 48 mg |
| Folate | 57 µg |
| Fibre | 2 g |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Cauliflower to babies
6–8 months
Stalk as a handle
Steam a whole floret until soft, stalk as the handle.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Smaller soft florets.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Cooked soft with the family meal.
Watch out for
- Prepare it rightunder 36 months
Hard raw fruit and vegetables are a choking risk. Grate, mash, steam or simmer them, or cut into slices rather than small chunks.
NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies
Per 100 g from CoFID (13-159); USDA FDC (169986). Not medical advice.
Cauliflower: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat cauliflower?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Steam a whole floret until soft, stalk as the handle.
How do I cut and serve cauliflower for my baby?
6–8 months (Stalk as a handle): Steam a whole floret until soft, stalk as the handle.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Smaller soft florets.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Cooked soft with the family meal.
Is cauliflower a choking hazard for babies?
Hard raw fruit and vegetables are a choking risk. Grate, mash, steam or simmer them, or cut into slices rather than small chunks. Source: NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies.