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Scallop
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Scallop
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.1 g |
| Phosphorus | 334 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg |
| Selenium | 12.8 µg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
Allergen · Molluscs
Molluscs are 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 Scallop to babies
6–8 months
Bite-size pieces
Cook thoroughly and chop small. Scallops — including sashimi-style raw scallop — must never be given raw to a baby.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Well cooked, chopped fine, once your baby can pick pieces up.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Thoroughly cooked, with the family meal. Sashimi-style raw scallop stays an adult dish.
Watch out for
- Never
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from USDA FDC (174220); CoFID (16-262). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Scallop: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat scallop?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cook thoroughly and chop small. Scallops — including sashimi-style raw scallop — must never be given raw to a baby.
How do I cut and serve scallop for my baby?
6–8 months (Bite-size pieces): Cook thoroughly and chop small. Scallops — including sashimi-style raw scallop — must never be given raw to a baby.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Well cooked, chopped fine, once your baby can pick pieces up.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Thoroughly cooked, with the family meal. Sashimi-style raw scallop stays an adult dish.
What should I watch out for when giving scallop to a baby?
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.