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Mozzarella
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Mozzarella
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Calcium | 362 mg |
| Fat | 20.3 g |
| Sodium | 395 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7 µg |
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 Mozzarella to babies
6–8 months
Bite-size pieces
Torn into small soft pieces from around 6 months. Check the label says pasteurised.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Torn or diced into small pieces, still pasteurised.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Torn or sliced, 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 (12-360). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Mozzarella: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat mozzarella?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Torn into small soft pieces from around 6 months. Check the label says pasteurised.
How do I cut and serve mozzarella for my baby?
6–8 months (Bite-size pieces): Torn into small soft pieces from around 6 months. Check the label says pasteurised.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Torn or diced into small pieces, still pasteurised.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Torn or sliced, with the family meal.
What should I watch out for when giving mozzarella 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.