Shio Koji

1 recipe uses this ingredient

Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.

6–8 months
Not at this age
Do not add shio koji. It is a salt marinade — the name means "salt koji" — and added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys.
9–11 months
Not at this age
Still no added shio koji, and no salting cooking water.
12–24 months
Mashed
Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.

Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.

Recipes

Reel · hirochi_kitchen

75 min · Serves 4

Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.

When can babies eat shio koji?

The earliest stage on this page is 12–24 months: Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.

How do I cut and serve shio koji for my baby?

6–8 months (Not at this age): Do not add shio koji. It is a salt marinade — the name means "salt koji" — and added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys.

9–11 months (Not at this age): Still no added shio koji, and no salting cooking water.

12–24 months (Mashed): Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.