I am making my own baby food for my 6 month old and just read something about carrots and high nitrates. I am using a bag of baby carrots that have already been cleaned and peeled and wanted to know if anyone had information on using the extra water to puree with.
2007-02-16 16:20:26 · 4 answers · asked by Denise O 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yeah, that's fine. Just don't use canned juiced water, and the water used to boil potatoes is also nutritional.
2007-02-16 16:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by sorrowlaughed25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found this info at:
http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/nitratearticle.htm
"Boiling vegetables in water will not eliminate nitrate concentration. Nitrates may in fact seep into the water used for cooking. It is best to not use that water as the liquid to make your puree. For some people, they be more comfortable feeding baby jarred carrots, beets and other vegetables that may contain nitrates until baby reaches 8 months of age."
2007-02-16 16:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by kammie42001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, use the water! It has lots of flavor and nutrients.
2007-02-16 16:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
DEAR
YES JUST MAKE SURE YOU COOK THE CARROTS REALLY GOOD OK TAKE CARE
2007-02-16 16:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋