T he Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP 1 Breaded Chicken Nuggets patties tenders Breaded Popcorn chicken Breaded fish sticks patties shapes nuggets Corn dogs and mini corn dogs ID: 776643
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Processed Combination Foods & CN Labels Review
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
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Slide2Breaded Chicken Nuggets, patties, tendersBreaded Popcorn chickenBreaded fish sticks, patties, shapes, nuggetsCorn dogs and mini corn dogsPizza (any type)Canned and frozen ravioliFrozen soups for any component
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~ Processed Combination Foods ~What are they?
Potato pancakesBreakfast bitesLasagna, quesadillasChili and Chili MacChicken pot piesCheese saucePizza rollsEgg rolls
To name a
few processed products…
Slide3Meat/Meat alternates with Binders and Extenders
Check the ingredients label first for these types of ingredients
These processed, precooked foods may have these ingredients:
Alternate protein products (APPs) like soy protein isolateVarious types of flourCerealsModified food starchesDried milkCarrageenan
Salisbury SteakMeatballsHamburgerTaco MeatRiblettesSome sausagesVegetable burgers
Also are considered to be processed combination foods requiring CN Information
Slide4~ Processed Combination Foods ~
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C
an
only be
counted on the CACFP when
the actual
content and its amount are
known (i.e.
Oz of meat/meat
alternate
, # of servings of
bread, etc.).
Most products cannot be taken apart to weigh and measure the ingredients separately for counting the amount of meat/meat alternate (M/MA), fruit/vegetable (F/V) and bread/grain (G/B).
Slide5~ Processed Combination Foods ~
Acceptable documentation to count processed combination foods are:The actual Child Nutrition (CN) label marked on the product packagingORA manufacturer’s product formulation statement signed by an official of the manufacturer
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Slide6~ Child Nutrition (CN) Labels ~
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They are issued by USDA
All CN labeled products must have the USDA approved CN label logo on the packaging
They
clearly identify
how much a
product
can count toward
the meal pattern
serving size requirements
They
provide a warranty against
meal disallowance if
the CN labeled product is
used
according to the manufacturer’s
directions
Slide7The CN label will be printed on the processed product’s carton or packaging.
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~ CN Labels ~
Slide8The CN logo, which is a distinct border;The meal pattern contribution statement;A unique 6-digit product identification number (assigned by USDA/FNS) appearing in the upper right hand corner of the CN logo;The USDA/FNS authorization statement;The month and year of final FNS approval
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~ CN Labels ~
A CN label will always contain the following:
Slide9No CN label on a processed Combo item?
X
No CN Label on packaging = Not Creditable
…Unless you obtain the manufacturer’s product formulation statement.
Manufacturer’s product formulation statements are not USDA approved.
Slide10~ Product Formulation Statements ~
They provide the manufacturer’s information on what the product actually contains and the amount of each ingredient by weight. Must have the original signature of an authorized company representative, not a sales representative’s signature.
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Slide11~
Sample Product Formulation Statement ~
Slide12CN Labels = Healthy?
CN labels do NOT indicate that a product is healthyUsed predominately on processed meat and meat alternate products which are often high in sodium, fat and calories
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Slide13They are not the nutrition facts labels or ingredients lists
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~ Child Nutrition (CN) Labels ~
X
X
Slide14How to read and use CN labels…
Slide15Two 1.00 oz breaded fish sticks provide 1.00 oz meat equivalent and .50 serving of bread alternateMeat equivalent calculation: 1-2 year olds (1 oz) =2 fish stks sticks 3-5 year olds (1.5 oz) =3 fish stks sticks 6-12 year olds (2 oz) =4 fish stks sticks
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~ Fish Stick Example ~
Slide16Each 2.00 oz fully cooked beef patty provides 1.75 oz of meat equivalent Meat equivalent calculation: 1-2 year olds (1 oz) = ¾ burger (round up to 1) 3-5 year olds (1.5 oz) = 1 burger 6-12 year olds (2 oz) = 1&1/4 burger (round up to 1 & ½ )
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~ Precooked Beef Patty Example ~
Slide17This 4 oz Corn Dog provides 2.0 oz equivalent meat and 2 servings bread alternate for Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements.
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Meat equivalent calculation:
1-2 year olds (1 oz) = ½ corn dog 3-5 year olds (1.5 oz) = ¾ corn dog 6-12 year olds (2 oz) = 1 corn dog
Slide18Five .88oz breaded fully cooked chicken nuggets (2.43 oz Total) provide 2.00 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1.00 serving bread alternate for Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements.
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Meat Equivalent Calculation:
1-2 yr olds (1 oz) = 3 nuggets; 3-5 yr olds (1.5 oz) = 4 nuggets; 6-12 yr olds (2 oz) = 5 nuggets
Slide19Thank you
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