Table 1 Typical peanut-containing foods, their peanut protein content, and feeding tips for infants [2]
| Peanut butter | Peanuts | Peanut flour or peanut butter powder | Bamba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount containing approximately 2 g of peanut protein | 9–10 g or 2 teaspoons | 8 g or ~ 10 whole peanuts (2½ teaspoons of grounded peanuts) | 4 g or 2 teaspoons | 17 g or 2/3 of a 28-g (1-oz) bag or 21 sticks |
| Typical serving size | Spread on a slice of bread or toast (16 g) | 2½ teaspoons of ground peanuts (8 g) | No typical serving size | 1 bag (28 g) |
| Peanut protein per typical serving | 3.4 g | 2.1 g | No typical serving size | 3.2 g |
| Feeding tips |
• For a smooth texture, mix with warm water (then let cool) or breast milk or infant formula • For older children, mix with pureed or mashed fruit or vegetables or any suitable family foods, such as yogurt or mashed potatoes |
• Use blender to create a powder or paste • 2-2½ teaspoons of ground peanuts can be added to a portion of yogurt or pureed fruit or savory meal | • Mix with yogurt or applesauce |
• For a smooth texture, mix with warm water (then let cool) or breast milk or infant formula and mash well • Pureed or mashed fruit or vegetables can be added • Older children can be offered sticks of Bamba |