Results and Discussion
Total protein content was 1.8 g/100 g in the three baby foods, without significant
differences in the samples before and after the different sterilization treatments. Data are
expressed for fresh matter taking into account the water content of the baby purees (89
91%) in order to provide a more realistic approximation about the composition of the
baby food for consumption. Protein content was in line with that which was expected
according to the ingredients of the purees and the Table of Food Composition
(Moreiras-Tunio, Carbajal, Cabrera-Forneiro, Cuadrado-Vives, 2013). Considering an
average weight of 200 g for a vegetable baby food sample, it would provide around 27
33% of the recommended daily protein intake for children aged 6 months - 3 years
(National Research Council, 2005).