1. Tennessee WIC Approved and Non-Approved Canned Beans
“To Bean or not to Bean”
Tennessee WIC Approved
and Non-Approved
Canned Beans

2. Canned Beans Become Approved October 1, 2011
Another option for WIC participants in addition to dry beans and peas
Readily available at authorized WIC vendors
Consumer demand has shifted greatly in recent years from dried beans in packets to canned beans

3. The Requirements for Canned Beans
Can only be purchased with Food Instruments (FIs)
Any brand and variety of plain beans
15 oz to 16 oz cans
Can have added salt and sugar
Can be labeled reduced sodium
Cannot have added meat, sauces, or spices
Cannot be labeled organic

4. It’s Time to Test Your Knowledge
So Let’s Play
“To Bean or Not to Bean”

5. But Before We Begin A Disclaimer:
Please note that all examples used in this presentation are representative samples of approved and non-approved WIC foods.
Any product described as approved is not specifically endorsed by the Tennessee WIC Program.

6. Here’s our First Question
Are either of these products approved?
16 ounces ounces

7. The Answer Is Yes
Any brand of plain beans in the correct size is approved

8. Now Here’s Our Second Question
These have tomato sauce,
but no meat
These have both tomato sauce and meat
Are they approved?
Are they approved?

9. The Answer is No for Both
Approved products cannot have added meat, sauces or spices

10. We Now Move on to Our Third Question
Are these products primarily aimed at Hispanic participants approved?
15 ounces 16 ounces 16 ounces

11. The Answer is Yes for All of Them
Again, any brand of plain beans in the correct size is approved

12. And Now Here is Our Fourth and Final Question
Are either one of these Great Northern Beans approved?
15.5 ounces 15 ounces
No Salt Added

13. The One on the Left is Approved, The One on the Right is Not
Plain beans in the right Plain beans in the right size can, but organic
size can

14. We Hope You Did Well On Our Game
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