Ingredients, explained
What each ingredient is, the other names it goes by on Indian and international labels, and what Pikabee flags for it at 0–6, 6–12 and 12–36 months — with the guideline behind every flag.
Baby food
- HoneyHoney for babies under 1 year
- MaltodextrinMaltodextrin in baby food
- Jaggery (gur)Jaggery (gur) for babies and toddlers
- SugarSugar in baby food and baby cereal
- Liquid glucoseLiquid glucose and glucose syrup in baby food
- SaltSalt in baby food
- INS 102 (Tartrazine)INS 102 (Tartrazine) in kids' food
- INS 104 (Quinoline Yellow)INS 104 (Quinoline Yellow) in kids' food
- INS 110 (Sunset Yellow)INS 110 (Sunset Yellow) in kids' food
- INS 122 (Carmoisine)INS 122 (Carmoisine) in kids' food
- INS 124 (Ponceau 4R)INS 124 (Ponceau 4R) in kids' food
- INS 129 (Allura Red)INS 129 (Allura Red) in kids' food
- Artificial sweetenersArtificial sweeteners in kids' food
- Aspartame (INS 951)Aspartame (INS 951) in kids' food and drinks
- Sodium benzoate (INS 211)Sodium benzoate (INS 211) in kids' food
- CaffeineCaffeine and coffee in kids' food and drinks
- Raw and unpasteurised milkRaw and unpasteurised milk for babies and toddlers
- Natural and nature-identical flavours“Natural flavours” in baby food
- Palm oilPalm oil in baby food and formula
- GheeGhee for babies and toddlers
- Ragi (finger millet)Ragi (finger millet) for babies
- Cow's milkCow's milk for babies and toddlers
- Biscuits and rusksBiscuits and rusks for babies
- Tea and chaiTea and chai for babies and toddlers
- Makhana (fox nut)Makhana (fox nut) for babies and toddlers
Baby skincare
- ParabensParabens in baby lotion and cream
- PhthalatesPhthalates in baby products
- Methylisothiazolinone (MI)Methylisothiazolinone (MI) in baby wipes and shampoo
- DMDM hydantoin and formaldehyde releasersDMDM hydantoin and other formaldehyde releasers
- Parfum / fragranceParfum and fragrance in baby lotion
- Base q.s.“Base q.s.” on baby cream labels
- Oil of lemon eucalyptus (PMD)Oil of lemon eucalyptus in mosquito repellent
- DEETDEET mosquito repellent for babies
- Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3)Oxybenzone in baby sunscreen
- TalcTalc in baby powder
- PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol in baby wipes and lotion
- Fluoride toothpasteFluoride toothpaste for babies and toddlers
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