Little ones are wired to explore. They observe, they touch, and they put everything into their mouths. As parents, we love to encourage exploration. One fun way to do that is through food!
Introducing new foods and flavors encourages little ones to use their taste buds to explore the world. This was the inspiration for our latest creation: World Explorer pouches! Little ones can explore some of the best flavor combos inspired by cuisines from around the world with a variety of meats, veggies, herbs, and spices.
So why travel the world through food with your little one? Here are the three reasons that inspired our latest creation.
1. To expand their palate
Babies enter a new stage of exploration of textures and flavors when introduced to solids. Our World Explorers collection allows little ones to explore a broader variety of flavors in a fun, nutritious, and convenient way.
We use savory meats, veggies, and spices to serve up an international culinary-inspired flavor profile that are as unique as they are delicious. Plus, like all of our products, they skip any added sugar, filler fruits, and weird additives. Just real food ingredients for your little one!
We know that infants are hardwired to prefer sweet tastes, but early exposure to a variety of flavors may help to expand a child’s taste preferences. The period of greatest influence during which humans are most receptive to a variety of new flavors is called the flavor window. The flavor window is most open between the ages of 4 to 18 months, so frequent exposure during this time frame can help prevent picky eating and set up your little one for a lifetime of healthy food adventures. Our World Explorers pouches are a great new way to expand the flavor window!
And remember, if your little one doesn’t take to the taste immediately, be persistent - research shows that it can take up to 15 exposures for a baby to “learn” to like a taste.
2. To provide more meat for babies
Did you know that meat is an ideal first food for your little one? It’s true, and we’re elevating the experience with new flavor combinations of our meat and veggie-packed pouches. In case you missed it, here’s a quick rundown of why meat is great for babies:
Meat is easy to digest
It’s a myth that meat is hard to digest. Meat is actually easier for babies to digest than vegetables, fruits, or grains. Plus, meat has the added benefit of having more flavor and many more nutrients than fruit purees or bland rice cereal.
Meat has healthy fats
Fat is critical for brain development, hormone regulation, and building the immune system. Fat is also needed to absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. Meat includes healthy fats that also add flavor babies love.
Meat is savory, not sweet
As we have already discussed, babies benefit from tasting a wide variety of savory flavors. In a world full of applesauce pouches, let your baby taste something savory and flavorful!
Meat is full of the nutrients babies really need
Babies require certain nutrients to successfully grow and develop properly. Nutrients like heme iron, zinc, and vitamin B12, plus omega-3 fatty acids are particularly critical to baby’s health.
Meat is versatile
Meat can be prepared in a variety of different textures and seasoned in so many ways to enhance its flavor or to introduce new flavors through spices and herbs.
And we know quality matters. Pasture-raised and regeneratively sourced meat is higher in many vitamins and minerals, Omega-3s, and conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs). Our World Explorer pouches contain 5 grams of protein from ethically sourced meat and 5 grams of healthy fats.
To encourage cultural education and connectivity
Food is the international language of love, and it is a great way to explore and appreciate different cultures. Our World Explorer pouches allow you to easily introduce your little one to cuisines from around the world! The unique and flavorful recipes will make eating adventurous for your little one. Whether your little one is joining you at the table or you’re looking for portable food on the go, our World Explorers Pouches are the best baby food pouches for flavor exploration.
Of course, babies can also explore different cuisines by sharing in their family's meals through baby-led weaning. We love to combine baby-led weaning with purees - here's why.
Meet the organic baby food flavors
Meet our six new delicious and bold flavors.
Free Range Chicken Coconut Curry
Take your little one on a nutritious adventure through a blend of free-range chicken, organic sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, and a creamy coconut base enriched with coconut aminos and gentle Thai-inspired herbs and spices.
Grass Fed Beef Chimichurri
Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Argentina, your little one will enjoy a delightful mix of organic parsnip, celery, and red bell pepper, all paired perfectly with tender, grass-fed beef.
Free Range Chicken Tikka Masala
This taste of Indian-inspired flavors for your little one is packed with organic carrots, coconut cream, green beans, and a blend of herbs & spices.
Free Range Chicken Mexican Inspired Stew
This culinary fiesta for your little one is packed with organic butternut squash, red bell pepper, and an array of carefully selected herbs and spices. This Mexican-inspired creation delivers both taste and essential nutrients for your little explorer.
Grass Fed Beef Kebab
A culinary adventure inspired by the robust flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, this recipe includes a harmonious blend of grass-fed beef, organic potato, nutritious spinach, sweet carrots, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices.
Wild Caught Salmon Teriyaki
Offering a taste of Japanese-inspired cuisine, we've carefully blended wild-caught salmon with organic sweet potato and purple carrots, all enveloped in a delightful teriyaki sauce made from premium coconut aminos and a touch of herbs and spices.
What sets us apart
So aside from the bold flavors, what else sets us apart from other baby food products?
Our nutrition facts panel
Each of our World Explorers pouches contains 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat. But it's not just the quantity of nutrients we care about, it's the quality too. Each flavor is made from ethically sourced meats and certified USDA organic vegetables, herbs, and spices. We never include any added sugar in our World Explorers pouches, or any other products.
No heavy metal contamination
Like all Serenity Kids products, we carefully test our World Explorers Pouches for heavy metals. You can be sure that they are baby safe (and baby approved!).
Clean label project certification
Our World Explorer pouches have been submitted for the Clean Label Project Purity Award to join our XX other products that are currently certified.
Allergen friendly
Our World Explorers pouches are naturally gluten free and dairy free thanks to their real whole ingredients. They contain no other additives and are non GMO.
You can feel great giving them to your babies and toddlers!
FAQs
You've got questions, we've got answers!
Do unopened pouches need to be refrigerated?
Thanks to the high-heat, high-pressure retort process (similar to canning) that our pouches go through, there is no need to refrigerate unopened pouches! However, once you’ve opened the pouch, be sure to refrigerate it and consume or freeze within 24 hours of opening.
Can my Serenity Kids World Explorers pouches be microwaved?
No. Our pouches are designed to be enjoyed at room temperature, but if your child prefers them warm or you’ve stored an open pouch in the refrigerator, we suggest that you place the pouch in hot water or a bottle warmer. Do not microwave them!
How long will an open pouch last?
We recommend eating or freezing an open pouch within 24 hours of opening.
Can my Serenity Kids pouches be frozen?
Yes! Once opened, you can freeze the puree within 24 hours of opening. This way your child can have it for later consumption! You also can freeze the entire unopened pouched and its contents – popsicles, anyone?
Are Serenity kids pouches BPA free?
Yes! Our pouches are made from BPA-free plastic.
Is there a risk for mold in your baby food pouches?
Definitely not! Unlike most baby food, our pouches are put through a high-heat, high-pressure process after they are sealed. This process kills all potential pathogens or mold. The reports you may have heard about parents finding mold were all in pouches that had been processed using “hot fill”, meaning they pasteurize it first and then fill the pouches, which allows the small chance of contamination in between.
A flavor adventure
Baby food doesn’t have to be boring! Take their taste buds on a world tour with our flavorful, nutrient-dense, delicious, and convenient Serenity Kids World Explorers Collection.
