I second what Paddles has said. Thanks for the clarification but it would have been nice just to let us know about the change in the look of your product. Also, I find that I need to add a lot more of the new flakey grains into my milk to make it into a good consistency for my baby. Before, I only had to use a few tablespoons mixed with 2oz of milk but now I almost need to add double the amount of flakes to make the same consistency and amount of cereal... and the result is stickier that before. can anyone shed any light on this? Frankly I prefer the old version of the brown rice cereal...
Healthy Times Baby Cereals -- Puzzled
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rani
Administrator
Got the Following Reply from Nina the Local Disti
Hi Clowe77,
The grains are cut a little thinner so that they would accept liquid easier. Healthy Times ordered the exact same grains and they are steamed. They are then roller cut, but thinner this time and bigger flakes. That is the only difference. They don't grind them down, they leave them as flakes. They dissolve much better. This is an improvement. The same premium organic whole grains are used and the product is cooked the same. Instead of the grain being ground, it is cut into thin flakes so that it can dissolve much better. When they were previously grind down they required more water and difficult to dissolve. Nina (HK distributor)
Hi Clowe77,
The grains are cut a little thinner so that they would accept liquid easier. Healthy Times ordered the exact same grains and they are steamed. They are then roller cut, but thinner this time and bigger flakes. That is the only difference. They don't grind them down, they leave them as flakes. They dissolve much better. This is an improvement. The same premium organic whole grains are used and the product is cooked the same. Instead of the grain being ground, it is cut into thin flakes so that it can dissolve much better. When they were previously grind down they required more water and difficult to dissolve. Nina (HK distributor)
interesting that they decided to make that change. I personally never had a problem with the rice dissolving the way it was before and I'm not a fan of the flakes at all. I have stopped buying Healthy Times now.
I agree with Paddles - they should have made mention of the change on the packaging. Not hard to had "new & improved" ! would have solved a lot of worry and confusion for a lot of parents!
I agree with Paddles - they should have made mention of the change on the packaging. Not hard to had "new & improved" ! would have solved a lot of worry and confusion for a lot of parents!
tikkunolam
Registered User
I'm wondering why the flakes are white on brown rice cereal. I've used Earth's Best and found the cereal to be the same colour as brown rice. When I look at the flakes of the new version of Healthy Times, they look more white. I'm not a fan of the new flakes. Because they are light, they spill a lot more and make a mess. They should use the pour spout like they have on the mixed grains version. And if they use plastic bags for the brown rice to preserve it better, why don't they use it for the mixed cereal as well?
mushi
Registered User
agree with aussie mum, i am not a big fan of the new 'improved' veriosn of brown rice flakes....first of all we need so many spoons as compared to before to get a good consistency ....secoindly they fly all over cause they r so very light.....a big nuisnace since i used to carry the brown rice cereal and water separateky while travellinga nd when u r outdoors it is so difficult to mix the two w/o the flakes flying off....also can Healthy times not give a can like Nestle instead of these boxes....very difficult to use on a daily basis......one good thing about all of this is that my abby is a big fan of all products of healthy times...whether its brown rice or barley or oats....so keep up the good tastes.....hope the quality is equally good.
I personally like Earth's Best better - for the same oatmeal cereal for both Earth's Best and Healthy Times, Earth's Best one needs less tablespoon to produce the same consistency as Healthy Times, and therefore more economical.
However I can't find it at Citysuper, Olivers, Great, 360 anymore. Does anyone know where else can I find it?
However I can't find it at Citysuper, Olivers, Great, 360 anymore. Does anyone know where else can I find it?
rani
Administrator
Mums, Here's another reply from Healthy Times
We have now cut the flakes a little thicker so they are not as light. The density is much better. In trying to satisfy mums in being able to add any temperature of water, and having them dissolve better, we now have been able to cut the grains thicker so that they are not so light. You will see this on your next shipment. Also, Healthy Times baby cereal is fully supplemented so that babies receive the vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy growth and development. Earths Best only adds iron. The supplementation is expensive but well worth the benefits for healthy growth and development. Thank you. Rondi
We have now cut the flakes a little thicker so they are not as light. The density is much better. In trying to satisfy mums in being able to add any temperature of water, and having them dissolve better, we now have been able to cut the grains thicker so that they are not so light. You will see this on your next shipment. Also, Healthy Times baby cereal is fully supplemented so that babies receive the vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy growth and development. Earths Best only adds iron. The supplementation is expensive but well worth the benefits for healthy growth and development. Thank you. Rondi
I am pretty surprised by the response of Healthy Times. It seems to suggest that the best food for your baby is the one with the maximum number of added supplements. I am not looking for my baby to receive all of the vitamins and minerals he needs via one product but rather I try to provide a balanced diet. To be honest when buying food for my baby (including formula) I generally buy the item with the least number of ingredients!
I am not suggesting that people don't buy their products. In fact, I do buy some of their products and my baby likes them. However, I was just really surprised that they would say that their product is better because it has more added vitamins and minerals. From a nutritional perspective I suppose it doesn't matter as the excess vits are just excreted via urine however, if a manufacturer wanted they could make a chocolate bar and add vitamins and minerals so that it meet at least some (maybe all?) of the daily requirements!
I am not suggesting that people don't buy their products. In fact, I do buy some of their products and my baby likes them. However, I was just really surprised that they would say that their product is better because it has more added vitamins and minerals. From a nutritional perspective I suppose it doesn't matter as the excess vits are just excreted via urine however, if a manufacturer wanted they could make a chocolate bar and add vitamins and minerals so that it meet at least some (maybe all?) of the daily requirements!
hi guys,
my baby is approaching 6 months & has poor weight gain in this 1 or 2 months. i ve been breastfeeding him & intend to give solid food to him by mixing breastmilk with cereal.
as my baby's bowels are a bit problematic, do u suggest rice cereal or brown rice cereal? Earth's Best or Healthy Times? which is easier to digest?
thx
my baby is approaching 6 months & has poor weight gain in this 1 or 2 months. i ve been breastfeeding him & intend to give solid food to him by mixing breastmilk with cereal.
as my baby's bowels are a bit problematic, do u suggest rice cereal or brown rice cereal? Earth's Best or Healthy Times? which is easier to digest?
thx
my baby is approaching 6 months & has poor weight gain in this 1 or 2 months. i ve been breastfeeding him & intend to give solid food to him by mixing breastmilk with cereal.
as my baby's bowels are a bit problematic, do u suggest rice cereal or brown rice cereal? Earth's Best or Healthy Times? which is easier to digest?
as my baby's bowels are a bit problematic, do u suggest rice cereal or brown rice cereal? Earth's Best or Healthy Times? which is easier to digest?