Baby Food (Green Beans)

Green bean baby food is a savoury option for infants and toddlers transitioning to vegetables. The “junior” designation means it has a slightly coarser, chunkier texture compared to strained varieties, making it appropriate for older babies who are developing their chewing skills.

Green beans are a popular early vegetable for babies because of their mild flavour and soft texture when cooked. Introducing savoury vegetables early is often recommended to help develop a broad palate before sweeter fruits dominate preferences.

Commercial green bean baby food is available in jars and pouches in most Australian supermarkets. It’s typically just green beans and water, with no added salt, sugar, or seasonings.

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How it's made

Green beans are washed, trimmed, and cooked until very tender. They’re then puréed to a slightly textured consistency — smoother than mashed but not as fine as strained baby food — to suit the “junior” stage of feeding. Commercial products are heat-processed in sealed containers for shelf stability.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 24kcal
Protein 1.2g
Carbs 3.9g
Fat 0.1g
Fibre 1.9g Sugar 1.1g
Mass Distribution

1 jar is about 170 g — roughly 40 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon ≈2.26kg
Freshwater ≈454.76L
Land ≈4.08m²

≈ Estimated — worked out from a category-typical value further up its supply chain. Where this comes from →

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

infant vegetable purée

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

USDA

How it was calculated

SR Legacy

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