Couple of questions about purees

jacs · Mar 4th, 2010, 06:16 AM

Hi,

I've started making my own purees for Evan, and have some quick questions!
Do you put purees in the freezer straight away, or let them cool? Do you cover purees for hygiene, or leave them exposed to aid freezing?
Also, I read somewhere not to give babies canned food; is this because of added ingredients, e.g. sugar in baked beans, or is it something to do with the can itself? I have tinned pineapples, which only contain pineapple and pineapple juice, but not sure if they're tainted or something by the metal.

Thank you, and sorry for the list!!

jackiea85 · Mar 4th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Hi hun, I used to put the purees in the pots, put the lids on, leave them on the side to cool and then put them in the freezer. I'm not sure about tinned food tho, sorry

xx

Mum2b_Claire · Mar 4th, 2010, 10:37 AM

Tinned food is fine.

Ruby absolutely LOVES tinned pineapple and pear, those two fruits she prefers tinned to fresh.

Just buy fruit 'in juice' not 'in syrup'

Foogirl · Mar 4th, 2010, 11:37 AM

We freeze the food in jars / pots and just cover them with cling film as I could never get the lids to stay on when they were frozen. I think it is better to cover them to avoid freezer burn.

I do tinned peaches for Abby as I find peeling and de-stoning fresh peaches is a real pain in the @ss! I do tend to rinse them though, even though they are apparently in "fruit juices" It does tend to be quite syrupy.

jacs · Mar 4th, 2010, 11:54 AM

That's great, thankyou!

Yes I would only get fruit in the actual juice, the other stuff is too sweet even for me!

Foogirl · Mar 4th, 2010, 17:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jacs

That's great, thankyou!

Yes I would only get fruit in the actual juice, the other stuff is too sweet even for me!

Thing is, it's not always easy. Try finding pineapples in pineapple juice - I never can!

tmr1234 · Mar 5th, 2010, 01:53 AM

if youer useing ice cube trays with no cover put cling film on as you will get freezer burn. And allways let food cool down befor puting in fige or freezer at room temp for no more than 1hr

Vicks · Mar 5th, 2010, 15:00 PM

Just wondered how long can you keep them in the fridge for once you have made the purees and they have cooled? Is 24 hours ok?

Lazy Leo · Mar 5th, 2010, 17:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foogirl

I do tinned peaches for Abby as I find peeling and de-stoning fresh peaches is a real pain in the @ss! I do tend to rinse them though, even though they are apparently in "fruit juices" It does tend to be quite syrupy.

Why didn't I think of that!! I absolutely hate preparing peaches!!! All the other fruits I'm ok with but I agree, peaches are a total pain in the backside!!

tmr1234 · Mar 6th, 2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicks

Just wondered how long can you keep them in the fridge for once you have made the purees and they have cooled? Is 24 hours ok?

It is recommended that fresh pureed homemade baby food be stored no longer than 48 hours (many food safety authorities say that 72 hour is fine.) in the refrigerator. This limit ensures that bacteria growth in the puree is kept to a minimum and that the food does not take on the "taste of the fridge". This "rule" applies for veggies, fruits, meats etc.

Mar 4th, 2010, 06:16 AM	#1
jacs Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 580	Couple of questions about purees Hi, I've started making my own purees for Evan, and have some quick questions! Do you put purees in the freezer straight away, or let them cool? Do you cover purees for hygiene, or leave them exposed to aid freezing? Also, I read somewhere not to give babies canned food; is this because of added ingredients, e.g. sugar in baked beans, or is it something to do with the can itself? I have tinned pineapples, which only contain pineapple and pineapple juice, but not sure if they're tainted or something by the metal. Thank you, and sorry for the list!!

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Mar 4th, 2010, 06:19 AM	#2
jackiea85 Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,398	Hi hun, I used to put the purees in the pots, put the lids on, leave them on the side to cool and then put them in the freezer. I'm not sure about tinned food tho, sorry xx

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Mar 4th, 2010, 10:37 AM	#3
Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,907	Tinned food is fine. Ruby absolutely LOVES tinned pineapple and pear, those two fruits she prefers tinned to fresh. Just buy fruit 'in juice' not 'in syrup'

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Foogirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 4,606	We freeze the food in jars / pots and just cover them with cling film as I could never get the lids to stay on when they were frozen. I think it is better to cover them to avoid freezer burn. I do tinned peaches for Abby as I find peeling and de-stoning fresh peaches is a real pain in the @ss! I do tend to rinse them though, even though they are apparently in "fruit juices" It does tend to be quite syrupy.

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Mar 4th, 2010, 11:54 AM	#5
jacs Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 580	That's great, thankyou! Yes I would only get fruit in the actual juice, the other stuff is too sweet even for me!

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tmr1234 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 4,297	if youer useing ice cube trays with no cover put cling film on as you will get freezer burn. And allways let food cool down befor puting in fige or freezer at room temp for no more than 1hr

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Vicks Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,911	Purees Just wondered how long can you keep them in the fridge for once you have made the purees and they have cooled? Is 24 hours ok?

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