Other Foods & Snacks
Nuts, honey, spicy food, takeaways, and other common foods that don't fit a single category.
Some of the most commonly asked pregnancy food questions don't fit neatly into a single category — nuts and seeds, honey, spicy food, condiments, and takeaways all have their own guidance. Most are safe or have simple precautions, but a few specifics are worth knowing. Honey is safe for pregnant adults (unlike for babies under one). Shop-bought mayonnaise is pasteurised and safe; homemade versions with raw egg are a different story. Takeaways are generally fine with some food hygiene awareness — the key is ensuring meat is cooked through and food has not been sitting out.
Aioli Safe to eat Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame & More) Safe to eat Caesar Dressing Safe to eat Chocolate Safe to eat Chocolate Mousse Eat with caution Cooking with Alcohol Safe to eat Cottage Cheese Safe to eat Fish Sauce Safe to eat Herbs & Spices Safe to eat Hollandaise Sauce Eat with caution Honey Safe to eat Hummus Safe to eat Kimchi & Fermented Foods Eat with caution Lentils & Legumes Safe to eat Liquorice (Sweets & Tea) Eat with caution Marmite & Yeast Extract Safe to eat Mayonnaise Safe to eat Miso Safe to eat Nuts & Seeds Safe to eat Oats & Porridge Safe to eat Olive Oil Safe to eat Pasta & Noodles Safe to eat Peanut Butter Safe to eat Popcorn Safe to eat Protein Powder & Shakes Eat with caution Rice Safe to eat Soft Drinks & Fizzy Drinks Safe to eat Sourdough Bread Safe to eat Spicy Food Safe to eat Takeaways Eat with caution Tempeh Safe to eat Tinned & Canned Food Safe to eat Tiramisu Eat with caution Tofu & Soy Safe to eat