Introducing Amla to Babies

Food Category : Fruits

Age Suggestion : 6months +

Chocking Hazard : Whole amlas are a choking hazard if it is not offered in age-appropriate manner

Allergen : No

Nutrition Info:

Component (per 100gm)	Value
Energy	58 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Fat	0.1 g
Carbs	13.7 g
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Fibre	3.4 g

Quick Nutrient Check
Super Vitamin C: Contains nearly 20 times more Vitamin C than oranges, providing a massive boost to the baby’s immune system.
Natural Blood Purifier: Helps in the healthy formation of hemoglobin and supports liver detoxification.
Digestive Fire: Known in Ayurveda to stimulate “Agni” (digestive fire), helping babies with poor appetite or slow digestion

How to introduce?

6 Months +

Finely grated amla for the baby to lick. And dont forget to offer a little water for them to feel the sweetness.
PS – Keep your camera ready! Dont forget to record your babies reactions 🙂

9 Months +

Crushed de-seeded amla can be added to potatoes or paneer while making stuffed parathas

12 Months +

Amla Rice + Slices of Amla

Also Known as

English: Amla, Indian Gooseberry

Tamil: நெல்லிக்காய் (Nellikai)

Hindi: आँवला (Amla)

Malayalam: നെല്ലിക്ക (Nellikka)

Marathi: आवळा (Aawala)

Kannada: ನೆಲ್ಲಿಕಾಯಿ (Nellikai)

Telugu: ఉసిరికాయ (Usirikaya)

Gujarati: આમળા (Amla)

Bengali: আমলকি (Amloki)