Did you know that learning about taste begins during pregnancy, thanks to your diet? Don't panic if you preferred raspberry cheesecakes to pumpkin soup for 9 months, because this taste discovery continues with solid food. Once fruits and vegetables are introduced one by one, you can introduce your baby to surprising sweet and savory combinations.
Without going so far as to pass on your passion for the Babybel-Nutella combo, introducing your baby to "sweet and savory" combinations is a good way to get them to eat everything. Awakening taste buds also involves original and creative combinations. Here are some ideas for little taste buds in search of new flavors...
Spice up baby's meals with spices
What better way to introduce your child to sweet and savory than with spices? You can start by adding a pinch of cinnamon to their carrot or pumpkin puree. Vanilla, which is very sweet and often appreciated by little ones, pairs very well with potatoes, parsnips, Jerusalem artichokes, and even cauliflower.
Obviously, we can't talk about spices without mentioning the essential gingerbread. Crumble some over your sliced chicken or bake some ham and gingerbread muffins.
However, we advise you to go slowly, as children are not very fond of overly spicy dishes!
Incorporate fruit into baby's savory dishes
Fruits are very popular with our little ones. They can be used in compote, juice, or simply raw, in pieces. Fresh fruit juices are rich in vitamins when freshly squeezed. You can make apple-celery-cucumber or carrot-beetroot-apple juices using a juicer or extractor. Bananas, which are rich in B vitamins, magnesium, and potassium, pair well with chicken, shrimp, or fish. In the "unusual combinations" category, but adored by our little taste buds, we find the unbeatable cheese. Try several combinations such as pear-Parmesan, fig-Roquefort, apricot-Camembert, melon-Tomme de Brebis cheese, etc.
Also consider serving the cheese with jam or dried fruit (pistachios, raisins, dried apricots, etc.).
Dare to use caramel with baby meat
What little Breton doesn't love salted butter caramel?! Feel free to add it to pancakes and waffles. You can also use it as a main dish with chicken skewers, or follow Asian traditions with salmon or pork. You can also caramelize vegetables in a pan in 5 minutes flat! It's your turn!
However, making a sweet and savory dish isn't that simple, especially when it comes to the right dosage! If you're hesitant to get started, start with one of our delicious Good Goût dishes, such as the delicious baby carrot and chicken dish with a hint of clementine juice or the amazing sweet potato and sautéed pork puree with a hint of grapefruit juice.
