Where do you source your ingredients from?

The majority of our ingredients are sourced within the Hawke’s Bay. Those ingredients not grown here and sourced as locally as possible within New Zealand. Some of our dried spices are purchased from overseas as they are not grown in New Zealand

Why is Little Pot of Gold baby food organic?

When babies start solids their sensitive guts are still developing and they are less able to deal with the pesticide residues found on conventional fruits and vegetables than adults are.

Do you add sugar or salt to your products?

NO WAY! We don’t add sugar, salt or any flavouring to our products. The sugar listed on the Nutritional Information Panel is the natural sugar contained in the fruits and vegetables used in that product.

Do your products contain preservatives?

NO WAY! We don’t use any preservatives, fillers or artificial anything in any of our baby food products. We only use premium quality organic meat, vegetables and fruit with a little bit of purified water. We have included the percentage amounts on the ingredients lists of all our purees.

Do any of your savoury purees contain fruit?

No. We want to support you to help your little ones develop a love of veges and savoury foods so only our fruit purees contain fruit.

How many servings are in each little pot of gold?

Our fresh purees contain 245 grams of puree. This is about 3-4 servings, depending on the age of your child and how hungry they are. This may be two servings for a toddler or five for a young baby.  Our frozen pouches contain frozen cubs of 65 grams.

What if the consistency of the puree isn’t right for my little one?

We recommend thinning the puree with cooled boiled water, bone broth, breast milk or formula.

How do I store my Little Pot of Gold products?

Our fresh baby food products need to be refrigerated to ensure they remain safe to eat and consumed before the best before date. Our frozen products should be kept in the freezer and defrosted in the fridge overnight or in the microwave/on a stove top. Please see the instructions of the label for storage, shelf-life and serving of our products.

What is the shelf-life of Little Pot of Gold baby food?

Our fresh products have a shelf-life of two weeks and our frozen products have a shelf-life of 12 months. You will find the best before date on the product label.

What if my little one doesn’t like your products?

It takes a baby on average 10-15 tries before they accept a new flavour so if they reject a new flavour, keep on trying. Alternatively, pop any uneaten puree into little containers or ice cube trays and into the freezer to try again in a few weeks time.

Can I freeze Little Pot of Gold glass jars?

We do not recommend that you freeze our jars as they are not freezer safe and you do so at your own risk. We recommend popping some puree into the freezer in freezer safe containers or ice cube trays if you do not intend on using it immediately.

Are your products gluten and dairy free?

Yes, all our fresh and frozen baby food products are gluten and dairy free.

Are your products suitable for vegan babies?

Yes, the majority of our products are suitable for vegan diets as only two of our purees contain meat. We are working away behind the scenes to release a plant-based protein and vege puree in 2021. 

What do I do with my empty jars?

If you don’t want to reuse the empty glass jars yourself (they are great for holding sauces, spices and all sorts of bits and bobs), please place them in your kerbside recycling. Or alternatively, contact us at steph@littlepotofgold.co.nz and we will arrange for them to be sent back to us. We love nothing better than reusing our jars!

Are your products safe for children with allergies to eat?

While all care is taken to prevent contamination of our products from allergenic foods, our products are produced in the same facility as allergenic foods. We do not recommend feeding our products to children with allergies and you choose to purchase them at your own risk.

Are Little Pot of Gold products safe for babies to eat?

Absolutely! We work very closely with the Ministry of Primary Industries and Asure Quality to produce safe and suitable food for infants under our custom food control plan. If you have any specific questions about this, please feel free to send us an email at steph@littlepotofgold.co.nz. We have an impeccable food safety record and are happy to discuss this with you.

Can I take Little Pot of Gold baby food overseas?

No, as we don’t use preservatives in our products they need to be kept refrigerated/frozen at all times and are not suitable for overseas travel.

I love my Little Pot of Gold products, how can I share my good experience with other mums and dads?

We love nothing more than hearing great stories of bubs gobbling up their dinner! You can drop us a line at steph@littlepotofgold.co.nz or pop a review on our Facebook page

Each month we give away a pack of delicious purees to thank a customer who has taken the time to provide us with a review.

What if I’m not happy with my order?

We are always open and willing to discuss any concerns or problems you have with our products. Drop us a line at steph@littlepotofgold.co.nz so that we can improve our products and offer a resolution if required.