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Egg Yolk
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Egg Yolk
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.4 g |
| Fat | 31.3 g |
| Iron | 6.2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 12.8 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.2 µg |
Allergen · Eggs
Egg yolk is egg, 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 Egg Yolk to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Cook until solid unless the hen egg carries the red British Lion mark or was produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. Introduce egg on its own first so you can spot a reaction.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Well-cooked, chopped or mashed into a meal. Introduce early and keep offering it.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Cooked through with the family meal. Only British Lion or Laid in Britain hen eggs should be raw or lightly cooked.
Watch out for
- Worth knowing
Hens' eggs stamped with the red British Lion mark, or produced under the Laid in Britain scheme, may be given raw or lightly cooked. Other eggs must be cooked until the white and yolk are solid.
NHS: children's food safety and hygiene
Per 100 g from CoFID (12-939). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Egg Yolk: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat egg yolk?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cook until solid unless the hen egg carries the red British Lion mark or was produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. Introduce egg on its own first so you can spot a reaction.
How do I cut and serve egg yolk for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Cook until solid unless the hen egg carries the red British Lion mark or was produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. Introduce egg on its own first so you can spot a reaction.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Well-cooked, chopped or mashed into a meal. Introduce early and keep offering it.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Cooked through with the family meal. Only British Lion or Laid in Britain hen eggs should be raw or lightly cooked.
What should I watch out for when giving egg yolk to a baby?
Hens' eggs stamped with the red British Lion mark, or produced under the Laid in Britain scheme, may be given raw or lightly cooked. Other eggs must be cooked until the white and yolk are solid. Source: NHS: children's food safety and hygiene.
Is egg yolk a common allergen?
Yes. On the UK allergen list it counts as Eggs.
Egg yolk is egg, 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.