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Mascarpone
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Mascarpone
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fat | 44.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 29.5 g |
| Calcium | 161 mg |
| Vitamin A | 412 µg |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
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 Mascarpone to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Pasteurised mascarpone stirred through a meal from around 6 months — it is not on the mould-ripened list NHS names as a risk.
9–11 months
Mashed
Stirred through food as before.
12–24 months
Mashed
With the family meal.
Watch out for
- 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 (12-490). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Mascarpone: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat mascarpone?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Pasteurised mascarpone stirred through a meal from around 6 months — it is not on the mould-ripened list NHS names as a risk.
How do I cut and serve mascarpone for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Pasteurised mascarpone stirred through a meal from around 6 months — it is not on the mould-ripened list NHS names as a risk.
9–11 months (Mashed): Stirred through food as before.
12–24 months (Mashed): With the family meal.
What should I watch out for when giving mascarpone to a baby?
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.