
Fine to serve from 6 months, prepared as described below. Low choking and allergen risk.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Fine to serve
Suitable at this age with the usual preparation described below.
At this age, clarified butter is best used in very small amounts—up to 0.5g (1/8 tsp) per meal, mixed into vegetable purees, porridges, or mashed foods. This adds flavor and dietary fats for energy. It can be introduced as part of a varied meal with vegetables, grains, and a protein source. Watch for any delayed reactions to dairy, though clarified butter is often better tolerated than regular butter.
Fine to serve
Suitable at this age with the usual preparation described below.
Increase to up to 1g (1/4 tsp) per meal, using clarified butter to flavor and enrich warm porridges, mashed potatoes, grains, or spread thinly on toast. Pair with iron-rich vegetables or beans and offer alongside fruit and a protein source for a balanced plate. Clarified butter is easier to digest for some children because most milk solids are removed during preparation.
Fine to serve
Suitable at this age with the usual preparation described below.
For children over 18 months, clarified butter can be used more generously—up to 2g (1/2 tsp) per meal—mixed into family meals, spread thinly on breads, or drizzled onto vegetables, pasta, and grains. It can add flavor and enhance absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (like A, D, E, K). Continue to balance total fats with other healthy oils and watch for any dairy reactions, especially if new foods are also being introduced.
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Age and preparation guidance informed by the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the World Health Organization's complementary feeding guidelines, ESPGHAN's (European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition) position paper on complementary feeding, and EFSA's (European Food Safety Authority) scientific opinion on the introduction of complementary feeding. This content is independently created by Dalo Baby for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with any of these organizations.
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