Mixed Grain Baby Cereal

Mixed grain baby cereal is a finely milled, dry cereal made from a blend of grains such as rice, oat, wheat, and barley, fortified with iron and other essential nutrients. It’s one of the first solid foods introduced to Australian infants, typically from around six months of age.

The cereal is mixed with breast milk, formula, or water to create a smooth, easily swallowed porridge. As babies develop, the consistency can be made thicker. It provides a gentle introduction to grain-based foods and a convenient vehicle for the iron fortification that’s important during this stage of development.

Mixed grain varieties offer a broader flavour profile than single-grain options, helping babies become accustomed to different tastes as they transition to a more varied diet.

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How it's made

Multiple grain types are milled into very fine flours, then blended together in specific proportions. The blended flour is processed — typically pre-cooked or gelatinised — so it dissolves smoothly when mixed with liquid. Iron, vitamins, and minerals are added during the blending stage. The fortified cereal is dried to a low moisture content for shelf stability, then packaged in sealed containers to maintain freshness.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 399kcal
Protein 6.7g
Carbs 71.5g
Fat 6.7g
Fibre 6.7g Sugar 26.7g
Mass Distribution

1 tbsp is about 2.5 g — roughly 10 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon ≈1.95kg
Freshwater ≈277.37L
Land ≈4.84m²

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Where it comes from

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

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How it was calculated

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