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Olive
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Olive
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 1330 mg |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Vitamin E | 2.0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Olive to babies
6–8 months
Not at this age
Olives are cured in a strong salt brine. Keep them off the plate under 12 months.
12–24 months
Quartered lengthways
Stone it and cut into quarters, not served whole or halved — a whole olive is the round shape NHS names as a choking risk.
Watch out for
- Prepare it rightunder 60 months
Cut small round fruits — grapes, cherries, berries, strawberries, cherry tomatoes — into quarters. Cut sausages in half and then lengthways, never into coins.
NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies
- 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 (14-340); USDA FDC (169094). Not medical advice.
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Olive: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat olive?
The earliest stage on this page is 12–24 months: Stone it and cut into quarters, not served whole or halved — a whole olive is the round shape NHS names as a choking risk.
How do I cut and serve olive for my baby?
6–8 months (Not at this age): Olives are cured in a strong salt brine. Keep them off the plate under 12 months.
12–24 months (Quartered lengthways): Stone it and cut into quarters, not served whole or halved — a whole olive is the round shape NHS names as a choking risk.
Is olive a choking hazard for babies?
Cut small round fruits — grapes, cherries, berries, strawberries, cherry tomatoes — into quarters. Cut sausages in half and then lengthways, never into coins. Source: NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies.
What should I watch out for when giving olive to a baby?
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.