13 October 2025
Tiny tastebuds, BIG flavour. Tilda Taste Travellers are complete meals that help with the discovery of new flavours and ingredients from across the globe. What's more, they deliver BIG on goodness too with every pouch being 2 of 5-a-day, a source of protein & fibre and low in salt. The range has been developed with the guidance of leading UK Paediatric Dietitian Lucy Upton. We share her passion and commitment for supporting children's nutrition.
Simple ingredients. Look for products made with whole foods, such as vegetables, grains, and/or proteins. For example, at the top of Tilda Taste Travellers’ ingredients list, you’ll find rice and vegetables.
Keep an eye on sneaky sugar. Added sugars can sneak into baby and children’s food in the form of fruit purées and concentrates. Choosing balanced options that contain carbohydrates (such as grains), vegetables, and a source of protein (like beans, pulses, meat or fish) means you’ll be hitting key nutrients and helping keep your little one full.
Go easy on salt. Babies and toddlers don’t need added salt, so it’s essential to check labels carefully. Ranges like Tilda Taste Travellers are naturally lower in salt but still full of flavour.
Think about texture. By 7–9 months, it’s essential that meals transition beyond smooth purées, as babies have a critical window of opportunity for texture progression. Family foods and products which contain a mixture of textures – like soft rice and vegetables – will support skill development, like learning to chew.
Introduce new flavours early. It’s a myth that kids’ food should be plain or bland. Offering herbs and mild spices can support little ones to accept the range of flavours found in family foods and become more adventurous eaters. Child-friendly versions of Thai green curry or Japanese Katsu curry are gentle ways to explore global tastes.
Get savvy with snacks. Children should start introducing snacks from 1 year of age. Rather than being associated with a specific type of food, snack times should be viewed as an opportunity to fuel up and offer nutrition. Melty sticks, rice cakes, and puffs can be handy on the go, but they don’t replace balanced snacks. Try to combine food groups, e.g., a carbohydrate, protein, and fruit or vegetable for a balanced snack (like a ‘mini meal’).
Check portion sizes. Packs are often bigger than your little one needs in a single sitting. You can split a pouch, save some for later and serve it alongside fresh fruit, veg, or other whole foods. Remember, the best judge of your child’s portion is their appetite that day, not a pack or plate size!
Balance convenience with fresh whole foods. Packaged meals are useful for busy moments, but fresh fruit, yoghurt, cheese, chopped veg, extra proteins (like fish, meat or eggs) can round them out. A quick pouch can be elevated with a handful of fresh extras to make a balanced plate.
Hunt for legitimate health credentials. Some “baby” versions of everyday foods can be more expensive without offering better nutritional value. Look for options with transparent and legitimate on-pack health claims, such as “2 of 5-a-day” and “low in salt”, rather than ambiguous claims like “full of goodness”.
Mix things up. Rotate flavours, textures and foods so your child gets used to variety. Combining convenient options from trusted brands with home-cooked foods can support balanced habits and help offer plenty of variety even when time poor!
Enter our new world of flavours with the Taste Travellers Kids Range.
Let your tiny tastebuds discover the delightful flavours of Italy! This delicious Pesto and Pea Risotto combines rice, cheese, basil, garlic and lots of yummy green vegetables.
Let your tiny tastebuds discover the delightful flavours of Japan! This delicious Katsu Curry combines rice, coconut cream, turmeric, garlic and lots of yummy vegetables.
Let your tiny tastebuds discover the delightful flavours of Mexico! This delicious Mexican Rice Bowl combines rice, kidney beans, smoked paprika and lots of yummy vegetables.
Let your tiny tastebuds discover the delightful flavours of Thailand.