1. Processed Combination Foods & CN Labels Review The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 1

2.  Breaded Chicken Nuggets, patties, tenders  Breaded Popcorn chicken  Breaded fish sticks, patties, shapes, nuggets  Corn dogs and mini corn dogs  Pizza (any type)  Canned and frozen ravioli  Frozen soups for any component 2 ~ Processed Combination Foods ~ What are they?  Potato pancakes  Breakfast bites  Lasagna, quesadillas  Chili and Chili Mac  Chicken pot pies  Cheese sauce  Pizza rolls  Egg rolls To name a few processed products…

3. Meat/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 isolate Various types of flour Cereals Modified food starches Dried milk Carrageenan Salisbury Steak Meatballs Hamburger Taco Meat Riblettes Some sausages Vegetable burgers Also are considered to be processed combination foods requiring CN Information

4. ~ Processed Combination Foods ~ 4 Can 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).

5. ~ Processed Combination Foods ~ Acceptable documentation to count processed combination foods are: The actual Child Nutrition (CN) label marked on the product packaging OR A manufacturer’s product formulation statement signed by an official of the manufacturer 5

6. ~ Child Nutrition (CN) Labels ~ 6 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

7. The CN label will be printed on the processed product’s carton or packaging. 7 ~ CN Labels ~

8. The 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 8 ~ CN Labels ~ A CN label will always contain the following:

9. No 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.

10. ~ 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. 10

11. ~ Sample Product Formulation Statement ~

12. CN Labels = Healthy? CN labels do NOT indicate that a product is healthy Used predominately on processed meat and meat alternate products which are often high in sodium, fat and calories 12

13. They are not the nutrition facts labels or ingredients lists 13 ~ Child Nutrition (CN) Labels ~ X X

14. How to read and use CN labels…

15. Two 1.00 oz breaded fish sticks provide 1.00 oz meat equivalent and.50 serving of bread alternate Meat 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 15 ~ Fish Stick Example ~

16. Each 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 ) 16 ~ Precooked Beef Patty Example ~

17. This 4 oz Corn Dog provides 2.0 oz equivalent meat and 2 servings bread alternate for Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements. 17 Meat equivalent calculation: 1-2 year olds (1 oz) = ½ corn dog 1-2 year olds (1 oz) = ½ corn dog 3-5 year olds (1.5 oz) = ¾ corn dog 3-5 year olds (1.5 oz) = ¾ corn dog 6-12 year olds (2 oz) = 1 corn dog 6-12 year olds (2 oz) = 1 corn dog

18. Five.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. 18 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

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