What if your baby’s first bites were inspired by the way the world feeds its children?
For generations, parents across the globe have fed their babies real food: not plastic pouches full of mush, but actual, culturally meaningful meals. Often, it's the same food served to the rest of the family, just mashed, chopped, or spooned gently into tiny mouths.
At Globowl, we're inspired by the way babies eat around the world, and we're making it easier for American parents to do the same. Here's a taste of how babies are introduced to food in six different cultures, and how Globowl brings these traditions to your pantry.
🇮🇹 Italy: Mangia, Bambino!
In Italy, babies aren't fed "baby food" - they're simply fed...food. Common first foods include soft polenta with Parmesan or tiny pastina stirred with broth and egg yolk. Herbs like basil and oregano are introduced early, and meals are shared with family.
Globowl Connection: Mini-Strone channels this tradition of brothy, vegetable-rich soups with real legumes and herbs.
🇮🇳 India: Spice Is Life
Indian babies often enjoy khichdi, a comforting porridge made from lentils, rice, and warming spices like turmeric and cumin. Flavor is introduced gradually, but consistently.
Globowl Connection: Veggie Tikka Masala features lentils, coconut milk, and gentle spices for a bold but baby-safe meal.
🇰🇷 Korea: Fermentation & Flavor
Korean babies may start with juk (rice porridge) flavored with anchovy broth or mashed vegetables. Even fermented flavors like kimchi juice are introduced early for gut health and flavor tolerance.
Globowl Connection: Baby Bibimbap includes rice, egg, and a rainbow of veggies to reflect Korea’s vibrant culinary traditions.
🇮🇱 Israel: Sharing & Snacking
In Israel, babies often sample bits of shakshuka, hummus, roasted eggplant, and fresh tomato - tiny versions of family meals. Mealtime is communal, relaxed, and full of flavor.
Globowl Connection: Yaya's Medi-Bowl combines chickpeas, herbs, feta, and spices into a soft, flavorful puree.
🇲🇽 Mexico: Flavorful Foundations
Mexican babies grow up on beans, avocado, squash, and corn-based staples like soft tortillas. Spices and chili are introduced gradually, often through cooked sauces.
Globowl Connection: Baby Spice's Bean Bowl blends quinoa, beans, tomatoes and a hint of chili to reflect that sweet-savory balance.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia: Spice & Sharing Culture
Ethiopian babies are introduced early to the sour and spice of dishes like misir wat and injera. Meals are tactile and communal, eaten with hands and full of sensory exploration.
Globowl Connection: While we haven’t nailed injera yet, we work with chefs from all over the world to expand our offerings, including meals inspired by the beautiful continent of Africa. Is there an Ethiopian-inspired dish you'd like to see Globowl explore? Please let us know!
🇵🇪 Peru: Bold Roots & Ancient Grains
Peruvian babies are introduced early to nutrient-rich native ingredients like quinoa, potatoes, lentils, and lucuma. Meals often include soft stews, pureed beans, or mashed veggies cooked with garlic and herbs - flavors rooted in centuries of Andean tradition.
Globowl Connection: Exploring food from all over the world is our favorite thing to do. Although we do not offer a Peruvian super SKU, we are excited by their introduction of superfoods. Is there a Peruvian-inspired dish you'd like to see Globowl explore? Please let us know!
So, what does this mean for you?
You don’t need to prep lentils from scratch or mash falafel at 6am. Globowl brings the flavors and traditions of global baby food to your pantry - conveniently, safely, and deliciously. Our meals celebrate global cultures, introduce key allergens early, and help babies build a lifelong love of diverse food.
Let’s raise curious eaters who grow up loving the world...one jar at a time.
