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Dried Shrimp
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Dried Shrimp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 55.8 g |
| Sodium | 4330 mg |
| Calcium | 1200 mg |
| Iron | 21.3 mg |
| Selenium | 170 µg |
Allergen · Crustaceans
Crustaceans 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 Dried Shrimp to babies
6–8 months
Not at this age
Avoid — at 4,330 mg sodium per 100 g (CoFID) it is a very salty food, and NHS says babies should not eat salty foods.
9–11 months
Not at this age
Still avoid until 12 months, for the same reason.
12–24 months
Mashed
Occasionally, a small amount cooked into a family meal — it counts heavily toward the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
Watch out for
- Never
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through.
NHS: foods to avoid
- 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
Per 100 g from CoFID (16-249). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Dried Shrimp: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat dried shrimp?
The earliest stage on this page is 12–24 months: Occasionally, a small amount cooked into a family meal — it counts heavily toward the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
How do I cut and serve dried shrimp for my baby?
6–8 months (Not at this age): Avoid — at 4,330 mg sodium per 100 g (CoFID) it is a very salty food, and NHS says babies should not eat salty foods.
9–11 months (Not at this age): Still avoid until 12 months, for the same reason.
12–24 months (Mashed): Occasionally, a small amount cooked into a family meal — it counts heavily toward the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
What should I watch out for when giving dried shrimp to a baby?
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.
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.