Neocate Spoon for weaning and beyond
Neocate Spoon guide for
children with Cows’ Milk Allergy
Neocate Spoon is a food for special medical purposes
and must always be used under medical supervision.
Contents
Contents
Introduction
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Foreword .............................................................................................. 3
Introducing your child to new foods .................................................... 4
5 golden rules for introducing new foods ............................................ 4
What if your child reacts to new foods? .............................................. 5
Weaning ............................................................................................... 6
What is Neocate Spoon? ..................................................................... 10
Recipes
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Stage 1
l Avocado and Melon Surprise ........................................................... 14
l Tasty Sweet Potato and Carrot ........................................................ 15
l Creamy Fruity Mash ......................................................................... 16
l Potato and Leek Puree .................................................................... 17
l Pea and Courgette Sauce ............................................................... 18
Stage 2
l Roasted Root Vegetables with Chicken ........................................... 20
l Fish and Vegetable Pie .................................................................... 21
l Tropical Fruit Salad with Avocado .................................................... 22
l Pasta with Beef and Vegetable Sauce ............................................. 23
l Fruity Banana Pudding .................................................................... 24
Stage 3
l Fabulous Bean Feast ....................................................................... 26
l Tasty Lamb with Apple ..................................................................... 27
l Pork and Red Pepper Pasta Surprise .............................................. 28
l Salmon with Potato and Spinach ..................................................... 29
l Creamy Fruit Muesli ......................................................................... 30
Stage 4
l Lamb and Aubergine Casserole ....................................................... 32
l Chicken and Orange Dinner ............................................................. 33
l Vegetable Korma ............................................................................. 34
l Mushroom and Leek Risotto ............................................................ 35
l Fruity Fingers .................................................................................... 36
Beyond Stage 4
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Foreword
Introduction
Foreword
The diagnosis of a food allergy during childhood poses several challenges for
both parents and the healthcare professional involved in their care. The
mainstay of treatment involves the elimination of the offending food (e.g. milk),
whilst the diet remains nutritionally complete and promotes normal growth and
development. Such an avoidance diet, however, requires being practical for the
parents whilst allowing the child to achieve their feeding milestones (i.e.
development of taste and texture tolerance). Accomplishing this can be quite a
challenge, especially in young children with multiple food allergies.
The introduction of weaning foods is a major feeding milestone. However what
is supposed to be a time of taste and texture exploration can turn into a feeding
nightmare for many parents caring for a child with food allergies. Hypoallergenic
weaning foods that are enriched with essential nutrients may provide a good
starting point for parents and allow them to gain confidence in the weaning
process and expand the diet. These foods may also contribute energy, protein
and essential vitamins and minerals to the diets of children who are lacking
these nutrients due to their elimination diets.
Although nutritional management of children with food allergies remains
challenging, the appropriate use of enriched hypoallergenic weaning foods may
assist in ensuring nutritional adequacy, allowing for the development of normal
feeding behaviour and reducing parental anxiety.
Dr. Rosan Meyer
Paediatric Allergy Dietitian
For more information on Cows’ Milk Allergy visit
www.cowsmilkallergy.co.uk
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Introducing your child to new foods
Introduction
Introducing your child to new foods
The introduction of certain semi-solid/solid foods into your child’s diet is often
referred to by a doctor or dietitian as the “food challenge” phase.
This should be done in very small quantities over time to help you understand
which foods your child may be allergic to. Before you start, you should take
advice from your child’s doctor or dietitian.
5 golden rules for introducing new foods
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Start by introducing foods least likely to cause an allergic
reaction
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Introduce new foods one at a time and only when your child
is well
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Know how frequently you can introduce each new food
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Give only small amounts of foods at first
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Speak to your doctor or dietitian for advice.
This way, if your child has an allergic reaction it can be quickly identified.
You may need to wait between introducing certain foods. Your child's
doctor or dietitian will be able to advise you on this.
Try a pea-sized amount initially. If your child shows no symptoms,
gradually increase the amount over several days.
Continue to give your child the foods that are tolerated
Introduction
What if your child reacts to new foods?
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What if your child reacts to new foods?
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Stop giving this food to your child immediately
Record the date of the reaction and the symptoms that occurred
Discuss it with your doctor or dietitian
Wait approximately 1-3 days before introducing another new food
“Should I reintroduce problem foods?”
Most food allergies are outgrown, but some are not. There’s usually no need to
avoid foods if they no longer cause a problem for your child. However it’s best
to ask your child’s doctor or dietitian about when and how to reintroduce
problem foods back into their diet.
Weaning
Introduction
Weaning
When to wean
Each child should be managed individually and developmental signs of
readiness for solid food in the child, and parental opinions, should be taken into
consideration when advising on the ideal age to begin weaning.
Signs of developmental readiness:
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Can sit up unsupported
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Showing interest in other people’s eating
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Chewing fists
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Waking during the night when previously had slept through
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Crying between feeds – child still appears to be hungry after
increasing milk feeds for a few days
Developmental signs such as these are usually seen between 4-6 months.
However, guidance on when to start weaning varies and you should always
consult with your doctor or dietitian as to when is right for your child.
Colour
Smell
Weaning
Texture
Taste
Weaning is not just about the taste and texture of the new foods you choose to
introduce your child to. Remember that the sight and smell of the food is also
very stimulating to the child.
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Weaning
Introduction
Colours
Children are stimulated by different colours.
Vegetables and fruits are great first taste foods and offer a huge variety of
colours that can be used at each of the different stages of weaning.
Top row from left; Melon, Mushroom, Red Pepper, Red Onion, Yellow Pepper. Second row from left;
Green Beans, Beetroot, Kiwi Fruit, Cauliflower, Tomatoes. Third row from left; Green Lentils, Strawberries,
Baked Beans, Kidney Beans, Sweetcorn. Fourth row from left; Potato, Sweet Potato, Red Cabbage, Green Pepper,
Apricots. Fifth row from left; Celery, Spinach, Leeks, Carrot, Cannellini Beans.
Smell
Foods may be the same colour such as potato, onion and cauliflower or
broccoli, peas and green pepper, but each have a very distinctive smell.
Smell is an important part of tasting foods. Smell triggers saliva production in
the mouth which helps the child to taste and swallow the food properly.
It also aids production of digestives juices in the
stomach which assists with digestion.
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Weaning
Introduction
Texture
Different textures can easily be obtained with the same foods by altering the
amount of time mashing or blending of each food.
Samples from the smoothest stages can be added to the next stage to ease
transition.
From top to bottom: Broccoli - Cauliflower - Butternut squash
blended (2 minutes) add a little water
blended (1 minute) add a little water
mashed with a fork (40-50 seconds)
mashed with a fork (10-20seconds)
small individual pieces
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Weaning
Introduction
The Stages of Weaning
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Stage 1
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Stage 2
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Stage 3
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Stage 4
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Around 6 months (26 weeks)
Smooth pureed fruits and vegetables as well as baby rice
Choose foods that puree easily
Try one at a time first, then combine flavours
For example apples, pears, carrots, avocado, sweet potato,
potato, banana, mango, peach, parsnip, swede, melon
Your doctor or dietitian will advise you on the introduction of
eggs, fish, wheat and nuts
7 – 9 months
Thicker consistency with some lumps; some soft finger foods
can also be introduced at this stage
More textured fruits, vegetables, baby rice, baby pasta, meat,
fish, pulses, (eggs, bread and cereals if allowed)
Teething foods
10 – 12 months
Mashed, chopped, minced consistency; a wider variety of
finger foods
Fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, noodles, meat, fish, pulses,
(eggs, bread and cereals if allowed)
Teething foods
12 months and older
Mashed, chopped and cubed foods the family are eating
Foods which allow a degree of self-feeding with and without a
spoon
Fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, noodles, meat, fish, pulses,
(eggs, bread and cereals if allowed)
Teething foods
What is Neocate Spoon?
Introduction
What is Neocate Spoon?
Neocate Spoon is an hypoallergenic amino acid-based food for special
medical purposes. Neocate Spoon powder mixes with water to form
an unflavoured "spoonable" consistency. Every portion contains
essential vitamins and minerals to promote balanced nutrition in
infants and young children with cows' milk allergy and multiple food
protein intolerance. Neocate Spoon is suitable from 6 months of age.
Directions for use
The total daily intake of Neocate Spoon should be determined by a doctor or
dietitian only, and is dependent on age, bodyweight, and medical condition of the
child. For children starting on solids, the consistency of Neocate Spoon can be
altered by adding more or less water as required.
Preparation
1. Wash hands thoroughly and clean the preparation area.
2. Add the prescribed amount of Neocate Spoon into a clean bowl.
3. Gradually add the required amount of water whilst stirring with a clean feeding
spoon. Mix until thickened – this may take several minutes.
4. To alter the consistency add more or less water as required.
5. Discard any remaining product if not used within 1 hour of preparation.
Storage
Store unopened sachets in a cool, dry place. Opened sachets should be kept in
an airtight container and used within two days.
Adding Neocate Spoon to weaning foods
Neocate Spoon can easily be added to foods at each of the weaning stages.
Simply make up the recommended amount of Neocate Spoon following the
instructions on the box or as specified by your doctor or dietitian and use the
recipes contained within this book.
For simplicity all recipes include either half or full sachets of Neocate Spoon.
These measurements equate to:
¼ sachet = 9g = 2 heaped teaspoons
½ sachet = 18g = 4 heaped teaspoons
1 sachet = 37g = 8 heaped teaspoons
Make sure the foods are cooled before stirring in
the Neocate Spoon and serving to the baby.
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Recipes
Recipes
From ‘Creamy Fruit Muesli’ to ‘Mushroom and Leek Risotto’– all the recipes in this
section follow the four stages of weaning and are designed to help you manage
your child’s diet, as well as making meal times fun and exciting for you both.
We hope you and your child enjoy them!
Basic equipment needed to prepare smooth weaning foods
– Hand blender with detachable head
OR
– Sieve and wooden spoon
OR
– Small food processor
– Deep narrow jug or beaker for blending
– Silicone spatula
– Ice cube trays for freezing small food portions
– Small freezer bags
It is recommended that you add Neocate Spoon to defrosted food just before
serving rather than freezing the Neocate Spoon itself.
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Recipes
Allergen advice
All the recipes included in this collection avoid the use of cows' milk. Make
sure you check ingredient labels however, to ensure that any products used
also don't contain cows' milk. The icons below indicate potentially allergenic
ingredients used in the recipes throughout, to help you spot them more easily.
You will find these icons on the top right hand side of every recipe should
they contain any of these ingredients.
Fish or shellfish
Hens' eggs
Peanuts or tree nuts
Soya beans
Wheat
Please remember
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Only use recipes if your child can tolerate all the ingredients
Always check food labels to ensure ingredients are suitable for your child
Don’t risk contaminating your child’s food with problem foods (like feeding
your child with a spoon that’s just been used to stir a cup of milky tea)
Don’t reheat cooked foods
Stage 1
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
Stage One
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
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Avocado and Melon Surprise
Stage 1
Avocado and Melon Surprise
1 small slice of cantaloupe
melon (50g)
½ avocado (50g) peeled
¼ sachet (2 tsp) of Neocate
Spoon plus 15ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth
consistency
Check the recommended
quantity of Neocate Spoon
with your doctor or dietitian
Remove the skin from the melon
Mash the melon and avocado together with a fork until very smooth
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Tasty Sweet Potato and Carrot
Stage 1
Tasty Sweet Potato and Carrot
1 small carrot (50g) peeled and
diced
½ small sweet potato (50g)
peeled and diced
A little water
¼ sachet (2 tsp) of Neocate
Spoon plus 15ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth
consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Place the sweet potato and carrot in a small saucepan with a little water
Simmer until tender and then leave to cool
Blend the vegetables until smooth using a food processor or hand blender
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Creamy Fruity Mash
Stage 1
Creamy Fruity Mash
1 apple or pear (50g) peeled,
cored and diced
½ avocado (50g) peeled
A little water
¼ sachet (2 tsp) of Neocate
Spoon plus 15ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth
consistency
Check the recommended
quantity of Neocate Spoon with your doctor or dietitian
Place the apple or pear in a small saucepan with a little water
Simmer until tender and then leave to cool
Blend the fruit until smooth using a food processor or hand blender
Mash the avocado until smooth and add to the fruit puree
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Potato and Leek Puree
Stage 1
Potato and Leek Puree
1 small potato (50g) peeled
and diced
½ a small leek (50g) washed and
thinly sliced
A little water
¼ sachet (2 tsp) of Neocate
Spoon plus 15ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth
consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Place the potato and leek in a small saucepan with a little water
Simmer until tender and then leave to cool
Blend the vegetables until smooth using a food processor or hand blender
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Pea and Courgette Sauce
Stage 1
Pea and Courgette Sauce
¼ small onion (25g) peeled and
finely chopped
½ small courgette (50g) washed
and finely diced
5ml olive oil
2 tbsp of frozen petit pois or peas
(25g) cooked
½ small potato (25g) cooked and
mashed
¼ sachet (2 tsp) of Neocate Spoon
plus 15ml of cooled boiled water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil and fry the courgettes and onion gently until soft pale and
tender and then leave to cool
Puree the fried vegetables until smooth
Add the cooked peas and mashed potato and blend again until smooth
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Stage 2
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
Stage Two
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
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Roasted Root Vegetables with Chicken
Stage 2
Roasted Root Vegetables with Chicken
1 small piece of roasted potato
(25g) finely chopped
1 small piece of roasted parsnip
(25g) finely chopped
1 small piece of roasted carrot
(25g) finely chopped
1 small piece of roasted swede
(25g) finely chopped
1 small piece of roasted sweet
potato (25g) finely chopped
1 small piece of roasted red onion (25g) finely chopped
1 small chicken breast (100g) cooked and diced
1 tsp olive oil
3 tbsp cooled boiled water
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Place the vegetables and diced chicken into the blender with the water
and oil
Blend to the required consistency and leave to cool
Adjust consistency with more cooled boiled water if necessary
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Fish and Vegetable Pie
Stage 2
Fish and Vegetable Pie
1 small white fish fillet (100g)
cooked and flaked into small
pieces
2 tbsp cooled boiled water
1 tbsp cooked carrot (25g)
mashed
2 tbsp cooked sweet potatoes
(50g) mashed
1 tbsp cooked peas (25g)
1 tsp olive oil
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Place carrot, sweet potato and peas into a blender
Add water, oil and fish
Blend to a smooth puree and leave to cool
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Tropical Fruit Salad with Avocado
Stage 2
Tropical Fruit Salad with Avocado
½ ripe avocado (50g) diced
½ ripe banana (50g) diced
½ kiwi fruit (25g) peeled and
diced
¼ mango (50g) peeled and diced
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate
Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth
consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree to the required consistency
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Pasta with Beef and Vegetable Sauce
Stage 2
Pasta with Beef and Vegetable Sauce
Lean minced beef (100g)
1tsp olive oil
¼ small onion (25g) finely
chopped
Tomato (50g) finely chopped
¼ of courgette (25g) finely
chopped
¼ red pepper (25g) finely
chopped
Pinch of oregano
50g cooked small pasta shapes
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan
Fry the mince and onion until lightly browned
Add the pepper and courgette and stir
Fry for a further 2 minutes
Add the tomato and oregano and stir
Simmer gently for 10 minutes
Place in a blender and puree to required consistency
Adjust with cooled boiled water if necessary
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Fruity Banana Pudding
Stage 2
Fruity Banana Pudding
1 small ripe banana (75g) roughly
mashed
1 ripe peach (75g) skinned and
finely chopped
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate
Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth
consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Place the banana and peach into a blender
Blend to the required consistency
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Stage 3
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
Stage Three
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
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Fabulous Bean Feast
Stage 3
Fabulous Bean Feast
1-2 tsp olive oil
Onion (25g) finely chopped
Green beans (50g) cooked and
very finely chopped
Haricot beans (25g)
Cannellini beans (25g)
Kidney beans (25g)
Butternut squash (25g) peeled
and finely diced
Tomato (50g) chopped
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the onion until lightly brown and soft
Add the butternut squash and green beans
Fry for 2-3 minutes until the squash begins to soften
Add the chopped tomatoes, beans and basil and simmer for 5 minutes
Blend or mash to required consistency and leave to cool
Adjust consistency with more cooled boiled water if necessary
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Tasty Lamb with Apple
Stage 3
Tasty Lamb with Apple
Minced lamb (100g)
½ apple (50g) grated
Apple juice (50ml)
¼ courgette (25g) washed and
diced
¼ onion (25g) finely chopped
½ small carrot (25g) peeled and
diced
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of dried tarragon (optional)
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
In a small pan fry the lamb in its own fat until lightly browned
Add the onion and cook until softened
Add the apple and courgette and stir
Add the apple juice and simmer for 10 minutes
Add the herb and spice (optional) and simmer for 5 minutes
Transfer to the blender and blend to required consistency and leave to
cool
Adjust consistency with more cooled boiled water if necessary
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Pork and Red Pepper Pasta Surprise
Stage 3
Pork and Red Pepper Pasta Surprise
1-2 tsp olive oil
½ small onion (50g) finely
chopped
Lean pork fillet (100g) cut into
very small cubes
¼ red pepper (25g) deseeded and
finely chopped
Tomato (25g) chopped
¼ apple (25g) peeled, cored and
finely chopped
2 tbsp cooled boiled water
Cooked pasta shapes (25g)
2 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan
Fry the onion and pork together until golden brown
Stir in the diced pepper and apple. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the
vegetables are soft. Stir in the chopped tomato and basil
Cook for 1 minute until the basil is softened. Add the cooked pasta
Blend with the water to required consistency and leave to cool
Adjust consistency with more cooled boiled water if necessary
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Salmon with Potato and Spinach
Stage 3
Salmon with Potato and Spinach
1 small fresh salmon fillet (100g)
check for bones and cut into
small cubes
1 small potato (50g) cooked
1 tsp olive oil
Spinach (10g) washed
Small piece of onion (15g) peeled
and finely chopped
Dash of lemon juice
2 tbsp water
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan
Fry the onion gently for a few minutes until soft
Stir in the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked
Add the spinach and lemon juice and continue to cook until the spinach
has wilted. Add the water and and leave the mixture to cool
Add the cooked potato
Blend or mash to required texture. Adjust consistency with cooled boiled
water if required
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Creamy Fruit Muesli
Stage 3
Creamy Fruit Muesli
Dried apricots (25g) soaked
overnight in a little cooled boiled
water
Dried raisins (25g) soaked
overnight in a little cooled boiled
water
1 small ripe apple (50g) peeled,
cored and grated
1 small ripe pear (50g) peeled,
cored and grated
50ml cooled boiled water
Rolled oats (30g)
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Place the oats and water into a small pan
Simmer gently until thickened (for 3-4 minutes)
Add the freshly grated apple and pear and cook for 2-3 minutes
Stir in the pre-soaked dried fruits
Place in a blender and puree to the required consistency and leave to cool
Adjust the consistency with a little cooled boiled water if necessary
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Stage 4
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
Stage Four
Recipe ideas using Neocate Spoon
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Lamb and Aubergine Casserole
Stage 4
Lamb and Aubergine Casserole
1 tsp olive or sunflower oil
½ onion (25g) finely chopped
1 small clove of garlic crushed
Minced lamb (100g)
1 small aubergine (75g) washed
and finely chopped
Tomato (75g) chopped
Pinch of freshly chopped parsley
Pinch of dried rosemary
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon
plus 30ml of cooled boiled water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan and gently fry the lamb and onions and garlic
until lightly browned
Add the aubergine and fry for another 5 minutes
Add the tomato, rosemary and parsley
Simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes until tender and then leave to cool
Blend or mash the mixture to the required consistency
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Chicken and Orange Dinner
Stage 4
Chicken and Orange Dinner
1 small chicken breast (100g)
diced
1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
½ small onion (25g) finely
chopped
¼ green pepper finely chopped
1 small potato (50g) peeled and
finely chopped
1 tbsp sultanas
Orange juice (50ml)
Pinch of cinnamon
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan
Fry the onion and chicken until lightly browned
Add the chopped potato and fry for 5 minutes
Add the pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes
Turn the heat down to very low and add the orange juice and cinnamon
Add the sultanas. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potato is
soft
Mash or blend to required consistency and leave to cool
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Vegetable Korma
Stage 4
Vegetable Korma
1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
½ small onion (50g) finely
chopped
1 small clove of garlic, crushed
1 small carrot (50g) peeled and
finely chopped
Cauliflower (50g) broken into
small florets
1 small potato (50g) peeled and
finely chopped
Cooked peas (25g)
Cooked or canned sweetcorn (25g)
60mls of water or homemade vegetable stock
1 pinch of coriander, turmeric and cumin
2 tbsp of unsweetened desiccated coconut
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan. Gently fry the onion and garlic until just soft
Add the potato and carrot. Fry for another 3-4 minutes
Add the spices and stir thoroughly
Add the cauliflower, coconut, sweetcorn and water/ vegetable stock
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the
peas. Remove and mash or blend to required consistency and leave to
cool. Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve with rice
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Mushroom and Leek Risotto
Stage 4
Mushroom and Leek Risotto
1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
½ small leek (50g) finely sliced
½ small clove of garlic crushed
Mushrooms (50g) roughly
chopped
Basmati rice (50g)
200mls water or homemade
vegetable or chicken stock
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate
Spoon plus 30ml of cooled boiled
water mixed to a smooth consistency
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Heat the oil in a small pan
Add the leeks and garlic and fry gently for 2-3 minutes until soft
Add the mushrooms and fry for another 2-3 minutes
Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is coated in the oil
Pour in the stock. Stir thoroughly
Turn down the heat to very low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until
the rice is soft and the stock absorbed
Add more stock and cook a little longer if the rice is still a little hard
Remove and mash or blend to required consistency and leave to cool
Stir in the Neocate Spoon thoroughly and serve
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Fruity Fingers
Stage 4
Fruity Fingers
½ mango peeled and cut into
fingers
½ banana peeled and cut into
fingers
1 slice of melon peeled and cut
into fingers
½ avocado peeled and cut into
fingers
Crushed cereal or toasted
breadcrumbs (50g)
½ sachet (4 tsp) of Neocate Spoon powder
Check the recommended quantity of Neocate Spoon with
your doctor or dietitian
Mix the crushed cereal/toasted bread crumbs with the Neocate Spoon
powder
Coat the fruit fingers with the crumbs and serve
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Beyond Stage Four
Beyond
Stage Four
Easy ways to incorporate Neocate Spoon into
toddler foods beyond stage four
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Easy ways to incorporate Neocate Spoon into toddler foods beyond stage four
Beyond stage 4
Easy ways to incorporate Neocate Spoon
into toddler foods beyond stage four
Stir straight into
homemade or
pre-prepared dips
Shake over
homemade snacks
like popcorn before
serving
Mix with toasted
breadcrumbs and
sprinkle on pasta
dishes before serving
In addition to being
made up with water, Neocate
Spoon can also be easily added
straight into toddler foods after
stage four. Here are a few
suggestions on how to do
this sucessfully.
Remember that the foods you
mix Neocate Spoon with should
always be cooled before
adding the product.
Blend into jams /
honey / syrups and
use to flavour milky
puddings
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Mix with avocado
and use as a sandwich
spread with other
fillings for finger
sandwiches
Blend into fruit
smoothies
Blend into chosen
salad dressing and
coat pasta or rice
salads