1. Cereals

Dry or powdered cereal or starch products to be eaten or cooked with milk or water e.g. porridge, museli, baby rice, plain pasta (fresh or dry).

Excludes

Tip: check the ingredients list for fruit content.

Sub-categories

1a. Cereals with milk

Milk (or milk powder) is listed in the ingredients list. These products are designed to be made up with water.

Tip: check if preparation instructions are given on pack.
1b. Cereals without milk

No milk (or milk powder) is listed in the ingredients list. These products are designed to be made up with water.

Tip: check if preparation instructions are given on pack.
1c. Cereals where milk is added

No milk (or milk powder) is listed in the ingredients list. These products are designed to be consumed with milk (or milk alternative), which is added at home.

Tip: check if preparation instructions are given on pack.

The NPPM is a Nutrient and Promotion Profile Model by WHO and University of Leeds, designed to assess the appropriateness of commercial baby foods.

Contact us: babyfoodnppm@leeds.ac.uk

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