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Food Crediting

Guidance

Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation for Meal Pattern Requirements

Grain Crediting- Exhibit A 

Pre-K Grain Crediting- Exhibit A

Revised: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs, CACFP, and SFSP 

Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs

USDA Crediting Tempeh

USDA Crediting Surimi Seafood

USDA Crediting Popcorn 

USDA Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn, Masa and Corn Flour

USDA Crediting Shelf-Stable, Dried and Semi-Dried Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Products

USDA Crediting Pasta Products Made of Vegetable Flour

Smoothies Offered in the Child Nutrition Program

Soup Crediting Information

Formulated Grain Fruit Products

Imitation Cheese and Cheese Products

School Breakfast Program Specific Guidance

Substitution of Vegetables for Fruit 

 

Resources

USDA Whole Grain Resource

USDA Food Crediting Information: CN Labeling, Product Formulation Statements and Industry Information

Grain Requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program

USDA Food Buying Guide for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program

USDA Nutrient Database

Crediting Tip Sheets in Child Nutrition Programs

The crediting tip sheet series provides handy references for program operators on how to credit the five meal components in child nutrition programs. Each tip sheet provides simple, easy-to-use information for one meal component. 

 

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National School Lunch Program

School Breakfast Program

Food Handling/Food Donation/Gleaning

Food Safety and Sanitation

Menu Planning

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