REVIEW: Rafferty's Garden Strawberry & Chia Yoghurt Brekky

What's in it?  

Water, Pear (24%), Banana (21%), Whole Milk (10%), Strawberry (5%), Oats (4%), Yoghurt Powder (2.5%) (Milk), Corn Starch, Chia Seeds (0.5%), Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid.

Allergens:  

Milk, Gluten

May contain (allergen label):

Wheat

Cost:

$2.30 for 120g pouch. $1.91 per 100g 

Age / who it is suitable for:  

The packet recommends 8 months +

Texture / Flavour:

This has a very gelatinous, sticky, thickish texture. It has corn starch added as a thickener which is likely the reason for this. It left an odd mouth feel not resembling anything I would have from eating banana, yogurt, strawberry or chia.

What we like:

• Honestly not a great deal. After reviewing so many of these pouches it's getting quite old as they are all essentially water, cheap fruits and vegetables with a dash of other ingredients.
• They are quick and convenient.
• There is nothing harmful purely from being eaten. The issues arise from overuse and not offering other nutrient dense foods as the main diet.

What we like less:

As above. These are an expensive packet of pureed pear and banana.

Packaging Claims:

"Made with Australian Milk" - Likely true however given only 10% of the packet is milk it's not overly relevant.

No sugar, salt, juices, concentrates, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours. Again all true. The packaging claims focus a lot on things that haven't been added. It's a shame they fail to mention all the nutritious ingredients that also haven't been included.

The Take Home:  

• An expensive packet of water, pear and banana with a dash of milk. Easily replicated at home for a fraction of the price. Try our homemade recipe here.