FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, there are no preservatives, no artificial colour or flavors in Halo Meal products. For more information refere the reports attached in Quality assurance.
Complementary foods, including cereal-based foods, may generally be introduced from 6 months of age, when the child demonstrates appropriate developmental readiness. Until around 6 months, exclusive breastfeeding(or formula) is recommended, where appropriate, in accordance with WHO recommendations.
Before introducing complementary foods, parents or caregivers should look for signs of readiness, such as the ability to hold the head steady, sit with appropriate support, and show interest in food. Parents and caregivers are advised to consult a qualified pediatricians or healthcare professional for individual feeding guidance.
Added refined sugar is best avoided in foods intended for children below 2 years of age and should be limited as part of a balanced diet for older children. In accordance with WHO guidance, the intake of free sugars should be limited to less than 10% of total daily energy intake.
Naturally occurring sugars present in whole fruits, dates, and milk can be included as part of a varied and balanced diet. These foods also provide other nutrients, such as dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals, which are not provided by refined sugar alone.
Yes, dates are a naturally sweet, whole-food ingredient that can be used to enhance the flavour of complementary foods. They provide naturally occurring sugars along with nutrients such as dietary fibre, potassium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidant compounds.
Unlike refined sugar, dates are a whole food and provide additional nutrients along with their natural sweetness. When included in a child's diet, dates should be offered in age-appropriate quantities as part of a varied and balanced diet.
NO, when consumed as directed, Halo Meal is not expected to cause any known side effects. The product is manufactured in compliance with applicable FSSAI requirements and formulated by the Salbience Centre of Excellence, with expertise in food formulation and manufacturing, supported by professionals with academic and technical backgrounds associated with DRDO–DFRL and over six years of industry experience. Halo Meal is made without refined sugar, preservatives, artificial colours, or artificial flavours.
As a standard precaution when introducing any new food to a child, it is recommended to introduce one new food at a time in a small portion and observe the child for three consecutive days for any signs of intolerance or allergic reaction, such as skin rashes, digestive discomfort, or unusual fussiness.The same approach is recommended when introducing Halo Meal products. If your child has a known allergy or sensitivity to any of the listed ingredients, including wheat, milk, or oats, please consult your paediatrician before introducing the product.
No, Halo Meal B’Cereal does not contain maida (refined wheat flour). The product is formulated using selected cereal ingredients like whole wheat flour(Atta), rice, jowar, ragi and oats appropriate to the respective variant. The specific ingredients may vary between variants; therefore, consumers are advised to refer to the ingredient list and nutritional information provided on the product packaging for complete and accurate details of the selected variant.
Yes, Halo Meal B’Cereal is formulated for consumption by infants as per the recommended age and serving instructions. Halo Meal B’Cereal batchs undergoes appropriate quality and safety testing to verify compliance with established product specifications and applicable FSSAI requirements.
Halo Meal B’Cereal is formulated without added preservatives, artificial colours, or artificial flavours. Our manufacturing and quality-control protocols are designed to maintain product safety, quality, and consistency in accordance with applicable food safety standards.
Parents and caregivers are advised to follow the recommended preparation, serving instructions, and storage conditions provided on the product packaging.