Eco reusable food pouch alternatives for purees and yoghurts
Parents of young children, do you by food pouches from supermarket? Do they hold food puree or yoghurt (hopefully plant based)? There are reusable alternatives. They are usually made from silicone or washable plastic.
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Silicone food pouches
If quantity is the priority, get the Sinchies pouches in some cute prints. There are also plain pouches from the Sinchies brand. Choose from 80 ml, 500 ml or 1000 ml.
What to put in a reusable food pouch?
The most sustainable affordable option would be to make your own yoghurt. I would try combining a simple ‘store-bought’ plant based yoghurt with a fortified non-dairy milk when creating homemade vegan yoghurt.
Here are some other ideas for foods that can be stored in pouches. If you like a squeezing dispenser, these little soft containers could do the trick. It could be a mess-free way to store sauces. Of course, if you use purees for a child or other purposes, that would be an understandable match too.
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