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Fish Sauce
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Fish Sauce
Allergen · Fish
Made from fermented fish (typically anchovy) — Fish is one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens.
How to serve Fish Sauce to babies
6–8 months
Not at this age
Do not add fish sauce. It is a concentrated salty sauce, and added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys.
9–11 months
Not at this age
Still no added fish sauce, and no salting cooking water.
12–24 months
Mashed
Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Fish Sauce: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat fish sauce?
The earliest stage on this page is 12–24 months: Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
How do I cut and serve fish sauce for my baby?
6–8 months (Not at this age): Do not add fish sauce. It is a concentrated salty sauce, and added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys.
9–11 months (Not at this age): Still no added fish sauce, and no salting cooking water.
12–24 months (Mashed): Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
Is fish sauce a common allergen?
Yes. On the UK allergen list it counts as Fish.
Made from fermented fish (typically anchovy) — Fish is one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens.