Review: Arnott's Milk Arrowroot Biscuits

Arnott’s Milk Arrowroot Biscuits are a very commonly offered snack for babies and toddlers, usually chosen because of their simple texture and how easy they are to eat. They were pretty much a staple growing up for all of us who are now currently going through the fun of feeding babies. But when we look at the nutrition, they probably aren't ideal as something we’d be reaching for everyday. Let's dive into the nutrition!

What’s In It?

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Antioxidant (E307 From Soy)), Condensed Milk (1.8%), Salt, Wheat Starch, Baking Powder, Arrowroot Flour.

Cost

$2.50 per 250g packet, which works out to around $1.00 per 100g. This makes them a relatively budget-friendly option.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten, milk and soy. May contain egg, tree nuts, peanut and sesame.

Taste

Mild and not overly sweet despite the sugar content.

Texture / Age Recommendation

Texture wise, these are quite easy for older babies and toddlers to manage. They soften with saliva which is why they’re so commonly used in those early stages of finger foods.

Nutrition Info

Sodium is 274mg per 100g, which sits within the recommended guideline of under 400mg per 100g, but is still relatively high for a sweet biscuit.

Fibre is 0.7g per serve, which is well below what we like to see (we aim for above 3g).

Total fat is 11g per 100g, which is higher than the recommended 10g or less per 100g. Saturated fat is 5.4g per 100g, where we ideally want it below 3g.

Sugar is high at 22.2g per 100g. We ideally want less than 15g to keep it in the low to moderate range (and less than 5g per 100g is considered low).

What We Like

Sodium sits within recommended guidelines

Easy texture for older babies and toddlers

Budget-friendly option

What We Don’t Like As Much

High in sugar (22.2g per 100g)

Higher total and saturated fat than recommended

Lower in fibre than preferred

Overall a low nutrient filler option that is high in salt, sugar and fa

How to Serve With Balance

If you are going to offer these, they work best when paired with other foods rather than on their own. You could add toppings like cream cheese and fruit or nut butters, or serve alongside other foods to help balance the snack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are arrowroot biscuits a good snack for babies?

They can be used occasionally due to their texture, but nutritionally they’re not an ideal everyday option.

Are they high in sugar?

Yes. At 22.2g per 100g, they fall into the high sugar category.

Can toddlers have them regularly?

They’re better kept as an occasional snack rather than something offered daily.