Happy Baby Superfood Puffs, Banana

What’s in it

• ABrown Rice FlourA minimally processed whole grain flour. It is generally safe for children and provides starch and some fiber.PubMed · NIH
• CWhite Rice FlourA refined grain flour with the bran and germ removed. It is generally safe but is less nutrient-dense than whole grains.PubMed · NIH
• CApple Juice ConcentrateA concentrated fruit-sugar ingredient used for sweetness. It adds free sugars rather than whole fruit fiber, so it is less ideal for children.PubMed · NIH
• APumpkin PowderA dried vegetable ingredient that is minimally processed. It is generally safe for children.PubMed · NIH
• ABanana PowderA dried fruit ingredient that is minimally processed. It is generally safe for children.PubMed · NIH
• AMixed TocopherolsA form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant to protect ingredients from oxidation. It is generally considered safe at food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• ADicalcium PhosphateA calcium and phosphorus mineral fortifier. Added minerals are generally safe and are commonly used to improve nutrition.PubMed · NIH
• ACholine BitartrateA choline fortifier used to support normal nutrition. Added nutrients are generally considered safe at food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• APotassium ChlorideA potassium salt used to add potassium. It is generally recognized as safe in food at typical amounts, though very high intakes can be an issue for children with certain medical conditions.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium CarbonateA calcium mineral used for fortification and sometimes as an acidity regulator. It is widely used and generally considered safe at food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• ASodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C)A buffered form of vitamin C used to fortify foods. Added vitamins are generally considered safe and beneficial at typical food levels.PubMed · NIH
• ATricalcium PhosphateA calcium phosphate mineral used as a source of calcium and as an anti-caking agent. It is commonly used in foods and is generally considered safe at typical levels.PubMed · NIH
• AFerric Pyrophosphate (Iron)An iron fortificant used to add iron to foods. Fortified iron is generally safe at normal amounts, though excessive iron intake can be harmful for children.PubMed · NIH
• ADl-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E)A synthetic form of vitamin E used for fortification. Added vitamins are generally considered safe at typical food amounts.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin A AcetateA form of vitamin A used in fortification. It is safe at standard food levels, but vitamin A can be harmful in excess, so total intake matters for children.PubMed · NIH
• ACholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)A form of vitamin D used to fortify foods. It is generally safe at typical amounts and helps prevent deficiency, though excess vitamin D can be harmful.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium D-PantothenateA form of vitamin B5 added for fortification. It is widely used in foods and supplements and has no established child safety concern at normal permitted intake levels.PubMed · NIH
• AZinc OxideA mineral source of zinc used in fortification. It is considered safe at regulated amounts, though very high zinc intake can cause side effects.PubMed · NIH
• ANiacinamideA form of vitamin B3 used to add niacin. It is a standard fortifying nutrient with no meaningful safety concern at normal food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• AThiamine MononitrateA stable form of vitamin B1 used in fortified foods. It is generally recognized as safe and is not associated with child-specific harm at permitted levels.PubMed · NIH
• ARiboflavinVitamin B2 added for fortification. It has a strong safety profile and is commonly used in foods and supplements.PubMed · NIH
• APyridoxine HydrochlorideA form of vitamin B6 used to fortify foods. It is considered safe at normal dietary levels, with problems only at much higher supplemental intakes.PubMed · NIH
• ACyanocobalaminA form of vitamin B12 used in fortified foods and supplements. It is well established as safe at typical food-use amounts.PubMed · NIH