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Sesame Seed
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Sesame Seed
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 670 mg |
| Iron | 10.4 mg |
| Fat | 58 g |
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Zinc | 5.3 mg |
Allergen · Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds 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 Sesame Seed to babies
6–8 months
Flaked
Ground or milled into porridge, yoghurt or a purée — never given whole or as loose seeds. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
9–11 months
Flaked
Still ground or milled, stirred through meals rather than offered loose.
12–24 months
Flaked
Ground or milled into food — whole, loose sesame seeds stay out until about 5.
Per 100 g from CoFID (14-844). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Sesame Seed: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat sesame seed?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Ground or milled into porridge, yoghurt or a purée — never given whole or as loose seeds. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
How do I cut and serve sesame seed for my baby?
6–8 months (Flaked): Ground or milled into porridge, yoghurt or a purée — never given whole or as loose seeds. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
9–11 months (Flaked): Still ground or milled, stirred through meals rather than offered loose.
12–24 months (Flaked): Ground or milled into food — whole, loose sesame seeds stay out until about 5.
Is sesame seed a common allergen?
Yes. On the UK allergen list it counts as Sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds 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.