See what Mumsnet testers thought of Mia & Ben fresh organic baby and toddler food

[JustineBMumsnet]

This is the feedback thread for the 150 Mumsnet users who have been testing newly launched baby and toddler food from Mia & Ben.

Here’s what Karina, Co-founder at Mia & Ben has to say: “Mia & Ben has all of the taste, vitamins and colour preserved because what we don’t do, unlike other companies, is use heat to preserve our food as it destroys all of the natural vitamins and flavour. Instead, we use pressure (technical term: High Pressure Processing) to keep the vitamins and taste locked in. We're very excited to see what you think about our new kids' food!"

Selected testers picked up three flavours of Mia & Ben fresh baby and toddler food from the fridge aisle in Sainsbury’s, and tried them with their child.

Testers, please give your feedback by answering the following questions as well as sharing any other thoughts you have. Please also ensure you complete the short survey we’ve emailed to you.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?
2. What was your child’s favourite flavour?
3. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?
4. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

All who give their feedback via both the thread and survey will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £100 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

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1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

That the vitamins are so well preserved and it's fresher than other pouches

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Banana, mango, and pineapple

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

That they are both healthy and tasty

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Strawberry and raspberry

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

The interesting flavours and that it is fresh.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

The apple and blueberry one.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Healthy, low sugar, price, low waste.

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Something more savoury without fruit to overly sweetan it.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

The fact they are advised to be eaten chilled. Lovely packaging design and organic ingredients

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour? He liked them all but Apple and blueberry went down the fastest!!

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Low sugar (natural sugar), fruit and veg, organic, no added nasties, something non-messy to eat

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

pear and apple / raspberry and banana / strawberry

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

The convenient pouch sizes and that they're chilled, never had any that we're chilled before.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Mango and pineapple, he loved it that much he couldn't eat it quick enough and took the pouch off me to get at it quicker!

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

The right size and full of something wholesome

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Anything with apple or raspberry in

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

Chilled, preserving nutrients, organic and vegan.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Apple and blueberry

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Healthy and tasty

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Some more savoury and textured meal type pouches.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

I like the fact they are chilled rather than a store cupboard variety as there aren't as many fresh products available. They're very convenient from pouch to spoon amd handy to travel with. They're not messy or fiddly to prepare and just the right size portions. I also like the nutritional benefits of them and knowing my child is getting what they need. They're good value, good for baby and fuss free. Knowing they're created by dieticians and contain vitamins and natural sugars rather than processed really appeals to me.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Definitely the sweet potato, pear, squash and beetroot she really enjoyed it.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks? Knowing they're healthy, nutritious and full of vitamins is important as is natural sugars, unprocessed foods.
2. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

I'd really like to see more savoury flavours packed with veggies, vegan ones and maybe a strawberry and rasberry flavour.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

It's freshness and good snack on the go.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

He likes all of them but if given to choose it will be banana, mango and pineapple.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

That it is healthy without artificial flavours and sugar. And minimum mess.

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see ?

Strawberry and banana.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

Fresh purée rather than the store cupboard stuff, tasted nicer and seemed healthier than the other brands of purées.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Same reaction for all three - guzzled the lot. Surprising as he doesn’t always go for shop bought purées.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Healthy ingredients, low salt/sugar.

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

More hidden green vegetables like broccoli/spinach - the beetroot one was such a hit as it tasted delicious.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

It is so convenient, it was fresh and comes straight from the fridge so easy to prepare when making my meal too.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

She loved the sweet pototo pouch, could of had seconds, bless her.Thoroughly enjoyed it!

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Easy to prepare and for on the go also as healthy as possible, organic if possible

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Maybe another savoury one, sweet potato again and another veg in it

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

Being chilled it gave the impression of bro g healthier than a regular pouch and with fewer preservatives.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

The mango one as it was sweeter and bridged the gap between sweet and savoury.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Price, appeal and healthiness. I don’t want to spend masses on snacks as I prefer to make my own but do use store bought snack for convenience at times. I prefer not to spend too much on an untried product incase DC don’t like it. As I try to make most of DC snacks and food from scratch i try to go for the healthiest and least mucked about with.

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Maybe a berry type one? I would use it as a kix for frozen lollies or yoghurt. Or a cheese based one for extra proteins.

Interesting survey for us, and our first taste test

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

There was absolutely nothing in them except what was stated as the flavour.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Apple and blueberry by a long way! Mine too 🤣🤣 very similar to the type of dessert I make at home for him.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Sugar level. And mess levels

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Savoury please. Baby version of adult foods. And also for us vegetarian. At 9 months he’s not eaten any meat yet but other ready meals are quite heavily meat based

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food? The fact my toddler loved them

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour? Apple and blueberry

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks? That they contain fruit and/or vegetables

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next? I find it easier to include fruit into my little ones diet so hidden veg is a big pull for me when considering snacks

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

Psychologically it felt like it must be “better” because it was in the fridge section and so seemed fresher? The flavour combo’s were good and the children liked them.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

The tropical one- mango/pineapple etc.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

No added stuff/preservatives. I like the more exotic flavours too as it means they’re tasting them without me having to buy a giant pineapple! Cost is still important though so I wouldn’t rely on these as it would be an expensive way of feeding them.

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Some more vegetables featured would be good.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

Convenient

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

The blueberry

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Nutrition, convenience and price

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Strawberry

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

That it offers a dairy free alternative to other products on the market.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Apple and blueberry mixed with fresh fruit and porridge.

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Low sugar, healthy and tasty.

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Something savoury but also for an older child - more toddler than weaning food.

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

It offered a healthy and easy option to offer while out of the house.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Apple and blueberry

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Healthy. Portable. Relatively easy/clean to eat if we’re out and he’s hungry (especially now I’m not allowed to help).

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

More savoury options please. I can almost always get him to eat fruit as a snack and it’s pretty easy to pack a tub of fruit pieces. Savoury options are more difficult if we’re going to be out of the house.

. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

It's healthy and convenient

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Mango and pineapple was a hit

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

That the ingredients are good quality and the product is affordable

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

Sweet potato and cinnamon

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

I like it says the vitamins etc remain intact unlike baby food which has been heat treated.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Banana, mango and pineapple

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

Organic, no added salt or sugar.

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

More savoury ones!

1. What did you like most about Mia & Ben baby and toddler food?

Easy to shove in our bag when going out and a healthy snack

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

The mango banana pineapple

1. What is important to you when buying kids snacks?

That they give a healthy balanced diet and are quick and easy for kids to access

1. What flavour of Mia & Ben would you like to see next?

More vegetables mixed in would be great

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