“Not everything that’s convenient is safe”—a saying that holds disturbingly true when it comes to packaged baby foods. Parents often trust that what they’re buying from well-known brands is wholesome and nourishing. But what if the very jar or pouch you rely on hides harmful ingredients? Recent studies and consumer watchdog reports have uncovered unsettling truths about what’s really inside those convenient pouches and jars.
Let’s peel back the label and look at the four most concerning ingredients hiding in plain sight.
One of the most dangerous offenders in baby food is added sugar—and it’s not always listed plainly. It often hides under names like maltodextrin, fruit juice concentrate, or even organic cane syrup.
Babies have no biological need for added sugars, yet some products contain up to six grams per serving—that’s more than what’s in some cookies.
Consider the case of popular fruit blends marketed as "all-natural.
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