Pepino Melon for Babies: Mild and Refreshing
A mild South American fruit that tastes like a cross between melon and cucumber. Soft and refreshing when ripe, an easy, gentle fruit.
- When to introduce
- Around 6 months
- Common allergen?
- No (not a common allergen)
- Texture
- Ripe soft flesh, mashed
- Key nutrients
- Water, vitamin C, fiber
When can babies eat pepino melon?
Pepino melon is a mild Andean fruit, streaked purple and cream, that tastes like a gentle mix of melon and cucumber. Ripe and soft, it is refreshing and easy for babies, peeled and mashed from around 6 months.
How to prepare pepino melon for baby-led weaning (BLW) and purées, by age
Is pepino melon safe? Choking & prep
Use ripe, soft fruit, peel it, and remove the soft seeds, then mash or cut small for younger babies. Not a common allergen.
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Log pepino melon today →Nutrition
Pepino melon is mostly water with vitamin C and fiber, a light, hydrating fruit.
Goes well with
Storage & freezing
Ripen at room temperature, then refrigerate and use within a few days.
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Frequently asked questions
When can babies have pepino melon?
From around 6 months, ripe and soft, peeled, deseeded, and mashed.
What does pepino melon taste like?
Mild and refreshing, somewhere between melon and cucumber, gently sweet when ripe.
Is pepino melon a common allergen?
No, it is not a top-9 allergen. Introduce it like any new food.
Sources
- American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods
- CDC: Foods and Drinks to Encourage and Limit
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