Baby Food Polenta with Pork and Mushrooms Sauce | 9 to 12 Months | 180g

Imagine a cozy evening at home, your little one eagerly watching as you prepare their dinner. With Hug in a Bowl’s Polenta with Pork and Mushrooms Sauce, you’re serving a hearty, comforting meal that feels like a warm hug. This dish combines Irish high-quality pork, creamy polenta, organic tomatoes, carrots, baby button mushrooms, onions, and leek. Each spoonful is a perfect balance of soft polenta and tender pork, with tiny mushroom pieces to encourage chewing—ideal for babies aged 9 to 12 months exploring new textures.

We slow-cook the pork to tender perfection and blend it with organic veggies for a rich, savory sauce. The polenta is whipped until creamy, creating a comforting base that’s both filling and easy to digest. No salt, no preservatives—just wholesome, natural ingredients. And the best part? It’s ready in under 2 minutes, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying those precious moments with your little one.

When your baby reaches for another bite, you’ll know they’re getting protein from pork, vitamins from organic veggies, and a meal made with love. Because every bite should feel like a hug.

Key Features of Baby Food

• Ingredients: Irish high-quality pork, polenta, organic tomatoes, organic carrots, baby button mushrooms, organic onions, organic leek.
• Allergens: Produced in a facility handling all allergens. Free from major allergens, but cross-contamination is possible.
• Preparation: Ready in under 2 minutes (stovetop or microwave).
• Portion Size: 180g jar, perfect for growing appetites.

Delivery & Collection

We serve the following areas:

• Weekly Delivery (Mondays): Bray, Enniskerry, Shankill, Wicklow, Greystones, Dún Laoghaire.
• Monthly Delivery: Naas area.
• Self-Collection (Sundays):
  • Dublin: D07 CX22
  • Bray: A98 V9R6

Storage & Serving

Storage: Keep frozen at -18°C until expiry date.

Cooking instructions

Microwave (800W):
From frozen: Remove the lid before cooking. Microwave on the defrost setting for 4 minutes, then cook on full power for 3 minutes.
From refrigerated: Transfer from freezer to fridge 24 hours before use. (Discard the meal if not consumed within 3 days / 72 hours after refrigeration). Remove the lid before cooking. Microwave on full power for 3 minutes.

Hob (Stovetop):
Transfer from freezer to fridge at least 24 hours before use. (Discard the meal if not consumed within 3 days / 72 hours after refrigeration). Transfer the meal to a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat for 3 minutes or until piping hot. Let the meal stand for 1 minute before serving.

Important:
Always check the food temperature before serving to a child. Discard any leftovers after the meal. Do not reheat. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's power. Always supervise your child while eating to reduce the risk of choking.

Why Choose Us?

• Meals designed for 9 to 12 months chewing development with soft, manageable textures.
• No added salt, preservatives, or artificial flavors.
• Transparent ingredient sourcing (Irish pork, organic veggies).

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Aligned with HSE Guidelines for Baby Nutrition

We adhere to the HSE’s recommendations for 9 to 12 months:

• Iron & Protein-Rich: Irish pork provides essential proteins and iron for brain and muscle development.
• Texture Progression: Soft polenta and tender pork encourage chewing, aligning with HSE’s texture progression advice.
• Vitamin Support: Organic veggies like carrots and tomatoes contribute to immune health and overall growth.

Read our feeding guide for 9-12 months.