Gerber Baby Food Stage 2 Apple Chicken Puree Tub 2 - 4oz/2ct: Age 6 Months and Up, Whole Grain, Ready to Eat
GerberAnalysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This baby food contains beneficial ingredients like apples, ground chicken, and brown rice flour, which provide essential nutrients and are minimally processed. However, the inclusion of canola oil, a heavily processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential inflammatory effects. Despite this, the product maintains a relatively clean label with a focus on whole food ingredients, contributing to its favorable score.
Key ingredients 7
ApplesGood
Apples provide natural dietary fiber and vitamin C, supporting healthy digestion and overall nutrition for infants.
See more about Apples →Brown Rice FlourGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Brown Rice Flour →Ascorbic AcidGood
Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.
See more about Ascorbic Acid →Apple JuiceNeutral
Used as a natural sweetener and liquid base, though processing concentrates natural fruit sugars.
See more about Apple Juice →WaterNeutral
Essential for adjusting the consistency of the puree for infant consumption.
See more about Water →Ground ChickenNeutral
Provides lean protein suitable for babies developing solid food tolerance.
Canola OilVery Bad
A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which is heavily penalized.
See more about Canola Oil →Processing
Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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