
Seasonings, or rice seasonings, enhance the flavor and appeal of food, helping children eat better. However, giving babies seasoning granules and some other spices can lead to high salt intake. Therefore, parents need to use them in appropriate amounts. Let’s explore AVAKids’ top 9 seasoning granules for babies under 1 year old, trusted by many mothers!
Should babies under 1 year old use seasoning granules? How to use them?
Seasoning granules are rich in iodine, sodium, fiber, vitamins, and minerals essential for a child’s development. Babies under 1 year old are prone to goiter and need adequate iodine supplementation.
When starting solids, seasoning granules become an indispensable ingredient to enhance food flavor, stimulate taste buds, and provide nutrients. However, excessive use should be avoided as it can negatively impact the intestines and kidneys.
Therefore, mothers should only give babies under 1 year old 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning granules per day. Additionally, use only the necessary amount, reseal the packaging tightly, and store it in a dry place to prevent the product from becoming watery or spoiling.

Tips for choosing seasoning granules for babies under 1 year old
Ingredients
For children under 1 year old, prioritize products with natural ingredients. Choose organic, plant-based seasoning granules free from additives like preservatives, MSG, and trans fats to ensure your child’s health.
Brand
Choose a quality brand and a reputable seller. Opt for seasoning granules from well-known and trusted brands like Aji-ngon, Maggi, Ajinomoto, Wakodo, Topvalu, Knorr, etc. Purchase from reputable stores like AVAKids to ensure your baby’s health.

Choose by age
For babies under 6 months, stick to one type of seasoning granule to allow their stomachs to adapt gradually. For babies over 6 months, you can switch to other types of seasoning granules to vary their palate and prevent boredom.
Reputable shopping locations
Purchase baby seasoning granules from reputable stores to ensure quality. If you’re unsure where to buy, visit AVAKids stores nationwide or order online through their website.
Top 9 seasoning granules for babies under 1 year old
1. Ajinomoto Seasoning Granules

Product Information:
- Brand: Japan
- Made in: Japan
- Reference price: Approximately 48,000 VND/56g bag (Updated June 2024)
Ajinomoto is a familiar brand in Vietnam. The main ingredients in Ajinomoto seasoning granules include chicken extract, plants, protein, pepper, chicken oil, dextrin, cellulose, etc., which enhance the flavor of dishes. The product is manufactured on a modern Japanese production line, ensuring quality and safety.
Key features:
- Diverse ingredients enrich the flavor of dishes, providing a full range of natural nutrients for your baby.
- Supplemental protein boosts immunity, provides abundant energy, promotes brain development, and supports strong bones.
- Rich in natural nutrients, enhancing immunity, promoting height growth, preventing osteoporosis, improving vision, and boosting intelligence.
- Vitamins protect the cardiovascular system, aid digestion, and strengthen muscles.
2. Shimaya Seasoning Granules

Product Information:
- Brand: Japan
- Made in: Japan
- Reference price: Approximately 48,000 VND/56g bag (Updated June 2024)
Shimaya seasoning granules offer a rich, authentic Japanese flavor, helping mothers create appealing, savory, and naturally sweet baby food dishes. Made from natural ingredients and meeting food safety standards, it’s safe for babies.
Key features:
- Extracted from seaweed, providing a unique flavor that makes dishes savory, rich, and delicious.
- High in fiber, promoting beneficial gut bacteria, supporting baby’s digestive system, and preventing intestinal diseases.
- Provides iodine to prevent goiter in children.
- Provides essential nutrients to boost immunity and optimize physical development.
3. Anpaso Seasoning Granules

Product Information:
- Brand: Vietnam
- Made in: Vietnam
- Reference price: Approximately 69,000 VND/60g pack (Updated June 2024)
Anpaso seasoning granules are made from natural ingredients like vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, and seaweed. The products have a mild, slightly sweet flavor suitable for baby food. Anpaso seasoning granules can be used for babies 6 months and older.
Key features:
- Anpaso seasoning granules meet FDA standards and the following criteria: No MSG, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no preservatives.
- Anpaso seasoning granules contain no added salt or sugar, preserving the natural sweetness and saltiness to protect your baby’s delicate digestive system.
- Stimulates taste buds for a better appetite and enhances nutrient absorption.
4. Youki Seasoning Granules
Product Information:
- Brand: Japan
- Made in: Japan
- Reference price: Approximately 295,000 VND/500g jar (Updated June 2024)
Youki seasoning granules are made from safe ingredients in Japan. They come in various appealing flavors like flying fish, pork, chicken, scallop, etc., with a balanced sweetness and saltiness, making baby food more enticing.
Key features:
- Easily dissolves and has a mild natural sweetness.
- Can be used in various dishes.
- Provides adequate iodine intake for babies, preventing goiter.
- Hygienic and airtight glass jar packaging for optimal preservation.
- Free from MSG, preservatives, and artificial colors, ensuring safety for children.

Youki Seasoning Granules
5. Massel Seasoning Granules
Product Information:
- Brand: Australia
- Made in: Australia
- Reference price: Approximately 69,000 VND/168g box (Updated June 2024)
Massel seasoning granules, developed by leading nutritionists in Australia, are suitable for preparing baby food for children under 1 year old. Made from 100% natural ingredients, free from additives, preservatives, MSG, and trans fats, they are safe for babies’ health.
Key features:
- Free from MSG, salt, and additives, yet delivers a rich and natural sweetness.
- Can be used in all dishes as a substitute for MSG.
- Doesn’t overpower the original flavor of the dish.
- Preservative-free, ensuring baby’s health.

Massel Seasoning Granules
6. Wakodo Seasoning Granules
Product Information:
- Brand: Japan
- Made in: Japan
- Reference price: Approximately 85,000 VND/46g pack (Updated June 2024)
Wakodo is another trusted Japanese seasoning granule brand for babies under 1 year old. Extracted from pure vegetables, it supplements fiber and is suitable for babies with digestive issues like constipation and bloating.
Key features:
- Extracted from vegetables, providing fiber for babies.
- Mild, sweet flavor stimulates taste buds, improving appetite.
- Free from preservatives and harmful additives, ensuring baby’s safety.
- Affordable, suitable for all family budgets.

Wakodo Seasoning Granules
7. Topvalu Seasoning Granules for Babies
Product Information:
- Brand: Japan
- Made in: Japan
- Reference price: Approximately 48,000 VND/60g pack (Updated June 2024)
Topvalu Tuna Seasoning Granules are popular for enhancing the flavor of baby food. Produced by a globally renowned brand using modern Japanese technology, it preserves the pure essence of nature.
Key features:
- Contains natural organic ingredients like tuna, kelp, hydrolyzed protein, yeast extract, etc., enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting baby’s health.
- Rich in omega-3, preventing cholesterol, protecting the cardiovascular system, boosting brain function, enhancing immunity, and stimulating appetite.
- Rich in protein, providing energy and reducing the risk of infections.
- Supplemental minerals enhance health, benefit the digestive system, promote physical development, and improve memory.

Topvalu Seasoning Granules
8. Pigeon Seasoning Granules
Product Information:
- Brand: Japan
- Made in: Japan
- Reference price: Approximately 69,000 VND/50g pack (Updated June 2024)
Pigeon is a major Japanese brand specializing in baby products like baby food, bottles, nipples, diapers, baby snacks, etc. Manufactured using modern technology, their products are high-quality and safe.
Pigeon Seasoning Granules offer an appealing, rich flavor from chicken and vegetables like celery, onion, carrot, and tomato, providing protein, vitamin C, and various minerals. The product is manufactured using modern processes that meet safety standards.
Key features:
- Contains essential nutrients suitable for babies’ palates.
- Free from preservatives, harmful chemicals, and artificial flavors, ensuring baby’s health.
- Enhances baby food flavor, stimulating appetite.
- Benefits the cardiovascular system, accelerates metabolism, and supports strong bones.

Pigeon Seasoning Granules
9. Dasida Beef Seasoning Granules
Product Information:
- Brand: South Korea
- Made in: South Korea
- Reference price: Approximately 35,800 VND/100g pack (Updated June 2024)
Dasida Korean Beef Seasoning Granules have a delicate flavor and are popular for preparing nutritious baby food. The perfect blend of beef and natural mushroom flavors creates a rich, sweet taste that stimulates appetite.
Key features:
- Diverse natural ingredients enhance the richness and nutritional value of dishes.
- Rich in protein, promoting brain development, boosting immunity, providing energy, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and infections.
- Supplemental fiber protects the digestive system, boosts metabolism, improves constipation, and prevents intestinal diseases.
- Provides nutrients to maintain energy and strengthen muscles.

Dasida Seasoning Granules
How to make seasoning granules for babies under 1 year old at home
Making seasoning granules from shiitake mushrooms and seaweed
Ingredients:
- 10g sugar
- 15g rock salt
- 100g seaweed
- 100g dried shiitake mushrooms
Instructions:
- Step 1: Heat a pan and roast the salt until it stops crackling.
- Step 2: Grind the roasted salt in a mortar and pestle.
- Step 3: Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms until softened, then rinse and blend. Do the same with the seaweed, but chop it finely before blending.
- Step 4: Mix the sugar and all the ingredients together. The product is now ready to use.
Note: This type of seasoning granule can easily become watery if not stored properly. Therefore, make only enough for one week!

Making seasoning granules from pork
Ingredients:
- 10g sugar
- 50g rock salt
- 900g pork loin
- Shallots, garlic, ginger
Instructions:
- Step 1: Wash the pork loin with salt and let it dry, then thinly slice.
- Step 2: Prepare the ginger, shallots, and garlic and add them to the pork.
- Step 3: Mix the sugar and rock salt with the pork and marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Step 4: Cook the pork over medium heat until it firms up and the juices evaporate. Then, turn off the heat.
- Step 5: Once the pork cools down, blend it.
- Step 6: Cook the blended pork in a non-stick pan over low heat, stirring constantly until it dries and becomes crumbly.
- Step 7: Blend the dried pork again and finally sift it to get the finished product.

Pork Seasoning Granules
Some precautions when using seasoning granules for babies
To use seasoning granules safely and correctly, parents should note the following:
- You can add seasoning granules directly while cooking or use them as a marinade before cooking.
- Use only the recommended amount of seasoning granules. Overuse can affect your baby’s digestive system.
- Store seasoning granules in airtight jars or containers in a cool, dry place. Discard immediately if the seasoning granules are damp, watery, or expired; do not continue using them.

When your baby starts solids, you can use seasoning granules in appropriate amounts to enhance flavor, stimulate their appetite, and provide nutrients. Visit avakids.com or contact the hotline 1900.866.874 (8:00 – 21:30) to purchase genuine baby food seasoning granules!