Baby cereal

Baby cereal is a specially formulated and fortified food designed to introduce babies to complementary feeding after six months of age. It is generally presented as a fine powder, which is mixed with breast milk, formula, or water to obtain a soft and nutritious porridge, ideal for the baby's transition to solid foods.

These cereals are made from grains such as rice, oats, corn, or wheat, and are often enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron and zinc, which support the child's proper development and prevent nutritional deficiencies.

The origin of baby cereal is linked to the need to provide a safe, easy-to-digest, and highly nutritious food for infants in their initial stage beyond breast milk or formula. Traditionally, the first infant cereals were based on rice, due to its low allergenic potential and high digestibility.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, baby cereal is also known as "infant cereal", "cereal porridge", or simply "porridge", referring to its texture and method of preparation.