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THE NESTLÉ KIDS’ KITCHEN AND TRACEY GOING TURN UP THE HEAT
  
Research has shown that children are often exposed to under-nourishment during the transition stage from breast milk to a more solid diet. By six months of age, babies need other foods in addition to breast milk; however, the foods offered to infants are often insufficient in calories, protein and micronutrients, which could lead to growth and developmental problems.
In response to this, Nestlé have created a range of infant and toddler products. They offer a broad selection of products including Nestlé NESTUM, CERELAC and NUTREN JUNIOR, all of which will be available for you to try at The Baby Expo this year.
Nestlé is one of the largest food and beverage companies in South Africa whose aim is to be the leader in nutrition, health and wellness. “We have a dedicated Nestlé research centre, which keeps us in the forefront of research and development, and ensures the delivery of high quality, value adding products globally” says Belinda Vernon, Brand Manager from Nestlé.
But with so many varying products on the market, mothers are often confused about which products to choose. Nestlé makes this transition easy because they offer products suited for every developmental stage in your baby’s life and like you, only want the best possible start to your child’s life. The three products on show at The Baby Expo are designed with exactly this in mind.
Nestlé CERELAC is the ideal choice for a mom who is starting to introduce solids to her little one. It is nutritionally complete, meaning that it already contains milk, so only water has to be added. CERELAC also compliments the milk feeds perfectly as it has the nutritional value of a fully balanced meal thus ensuring optimal growth and development in this critical stage of life. The newly introduced CERELAC Gold has the added benefit of prebiotics and probiotics, which are known for enhancing the immune system and promoting digestive comfort.
The CERELAC Gold range comprises of two yummy stage choices, rice with juicy apple and cranberry (Stage 1) and oats with prunes (Stage 2), both available for tasting at the Nestlé food court at this year’s The Baby Expo. CERELAC Gold (Stage 1) is formulated for babies who are just starting on their solids. The apples in the product are a great source of simple soluble fibres called pectin, while the cranberries provide antioxidants. CERELAC Gold (Stage 2) is for little ones who have mastered the first skills of being able to swallow and have started experiencing a wider variety of solid foods. The combination of the oats with the prunes makes sure that baby’s digestive system is kept regular and healthy.
Nestlé NESTUM is the perfect way to introduce your 6-month old to a new taste adventure while still offering them all the energy, protein, vitamins and minerals needed to ensure optimal growth and development. NESTUM has a wide range of uses such as being mixed with baby’s normal milk to create a delicious cereal that can be eaten any time of the day and it can also be used as a bridging food to introduce new flavours and textures to your baby, such as vegetables and fruits.
Nestlé NESTUM can be used as a fortifier, by using it as an ingredient in other foods thereby making it something nutritious that kids can try and are sure to love. Why not try out the recipe below to see for yourself:
NESTUM PUMPKIN SCONES (makes about 16)
· 2 Cups (500ml) Self-raising flour
· ½ Cup (125ml) Nestlé NESTUM Maize
· ½ Tsp Mixed Spice
· 30g Cold Butter, chopped
· 1 Cup Cold Mashed Pumpkin
· ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
· 1 Egg, beaten
· Butter, honey to serve
- Preheat oven to very hot 200˚C.
- Lightly grease a scone tray.
- Sift flour and mixed spice together into a large bowl.
- Add butter. Using fingertips rub in lightly till resembles breadcrumbs.
- Make a well in the centre of flour mixture. Add pumpkin, egg & sugar.
- Using a palette knife, mix quickly to a soft, sticky dough. Remember to not over mix.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface & knead lightly. Press or roll out to form a round, about 2cm thick.Using a 5cm cutter, cut into 16 rounds.
- Place close together on tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until scones sound hollow when tapped.
- Transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool.
- Serve with butter & honey.
Their third product on show this year is the Nestlé NUTREN JUNIOR, which was developed by the Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition division. It is a balanced nutritional supplement formulated to meet the needs of children between the ages of 1 and 10 years old; who, for whatever reason, are not getting their full nutritional intake on a daily basis. It is lactose and gluten free, making it suitable with little ones with allergens.
The delicious vanilla flavour makes it a favourite on its own or as used within a recipe. The powder can be mixed with water and enjoyed as a drink, poured over a child's breakfast cereal, or mixed with fruit and can even be used to make yummy yoghurt smoothies.
The product differs from other nutritional supplements in being a blend of 50% whey protein and 50% casein protein (both fractions of cows' milk proteins), which means that the product is contains more whey protein than any other children’s supplements. High whey content improves tolerance, prevents indigestion thus promoting healthy digestion to support normal growth and development. Children who will benefit include those who are not eating well because they have been through, or are about to, have surgery or have been ill as well as the fussy eaters.
Proving their commitment to the nourishment of South African children, Nestlé will be running a Kids Kitchen at all of The Baby Expos this year. The fully functional kitchen will include a working zone, kids demo area and visitor seating. The area will be a continuous hub of activity in a semi-enclosed casual environment. The fully functional kitchen will stage live food demonstrations with a Nestlé chef preparing the new exciting recipes. Tastings of the delicious, nutritious snacks will be on offer after each kitchen session. There will also be a number of Nestlé ambassadors on hand with helpful advice and recommendations to answer any of your parenting food-related questions.
Well known celebrity and TV personality, Tracey Going will be launching her new kids’ recipe book at The Baby Expo in Johannesburg and will be using the Nestlé Kids’ Kitchen to show off a few of her highly nutritional and very tasty recipes. Tracy’s new recipe book, African Animals Recipes & Rhymes is sure to delight adults and kids alike with its easy to follow recipes and fun to learn rhymes.
On top of their fabulous Kids Kitchen, Nestlé will also be setting up a special baby food court which will form part of The Baby Expo’s main restaurant area, making it fun and exciting for both parents and children. Here, parents will be able to feed their babies and toddlers with the latest Nestlé CERELAC variants, as well as the new Nestlé NESTUM and NUTREN JUNIOR recipes to tempt even the most difficult eater, whilst relaxing in the comfortable environment. All recipes on offer in the food court have been developed by Nestlé Nutrition to contribute to the nutritional value of popular kids’ snacks ensuring that they start healthy and stay healthy.
The Nestlé brand name on a product is a promise to all their customers that they are safe and trusted and which everyone can rely on.
When visiting The Baby Expo this year be sure to stop past the Nestlé Kids Kitchen to try some of their new recipes. For more information on any of the Nestlé Nutrition products, call their customer care line on 086 009 6789.
| Nestlé Kids Kitchen Schedule |
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Friday 07 November |
Saturday 08 November |
Sunday 09 November |
| 09:30 |
Demo Kitchen - When & How to Introduce Solids |
Demo Kitchen - When & How to Introduce Solids |
Demo Kitchen - When & How to Introduce Solids |
| 11:00 |
Demo Kitchen - Dealing with Difficult Eaters |
Demo Kitchen - Dealing with Difficult Eaters |
Demo Kitchen - Dealing with Difficult Eaters |
| 13:00 |
Demo Kitchen - Feeding a Sick Child |
Demo Kitchen - Feeding a Sick Child |
Demo Kitchen - Feeding a Sick Child |
| 16:00 |
Demo Kitchen - Allergies and Your Baby Common Feeding Problems |
Demo Kitchen - Dealing with Difficult Eaters |
Demo Kitchen - Dealing with Difficult Eaters |
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