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Cheddar
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Cheddar
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25.4 g |
| Calcium | 739 mg |
| Fat | 34.9 g |
| Sodium | 723 mg |
Allergen · Milk
Milk is 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 Cheddar to babies
6–8 months
Batons
Pasteurised hard cheese in soft strips from around 6 months.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Grated or in small pieces.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
With the family meal — it is salty, so not every day.
Watch out for
- Go easyunder 12 months
Added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys. Avoid stock cubes, gravy, soy sauce and cured meats; do not salt cooking water.
NHS: foods to avoid
- Worth knowing
Mould-ripened soft cheese, ripened goats' milk cheese and soft blue cheese carry a higher listeria risk. Pasteurised hard cheese, such as mild cheddar, is fine from 6 months.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (13-166). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Cheddar: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat cheddar?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Pasteurised hard cheese in soft strips from around 6 months.
How do I cut and serve cheddar for my baby?
6–8 months (Batons): Pasteurised hard cheese in soft strips from around 6 months.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Grated or in small pieces.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): With the family meal — it is salty, so not every day.
What should I watch out for when giving cheddar to a baby?
Added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys. Avoid stock cubes, gravy, soy sauce and cured meats; do not salt cooking water. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.
Mould-ripened soft cheese, ripened goats' milk cheese and soft blue cheese carry a higher listeria risk. Pasteurised hard cheese, such as mild cheddar, is fine from 6 months. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.