America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites
According to USDA data, America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites credits as a grain component in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP / SUN Meals). Review the crediting summary, meal pattern contribution, and ingredients below to document audit-ready compliance.
At-a-Glance Crediting
CACFP Meal Pattern Contribution
How America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites measures against the USDA CACFP minimum lunch/supper serving size for each age group. Snack and breakfast minimums are typically smaller.
Minimum: ½ oz equivalent grain
At least one grain per day must be whole-grain-rich.
Minimum: ½ oz equivalent grain
Breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack grain servings are the same for 3–5.
Minimum: 1 oz equivalent grain
Grain-based desserts cannot be credited toward this requirement.
Minimum: 1 oz equivalent grain
Applies to at-risk afterschool meals and adult day care.
Meal pattern requirements summarized from 7 CFR 226.20. Always verify against your state agency guidance and the current Product Formulation Statement before audit.
Ingredients
RICE, SUGAR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CORN SYRUP, SALT, MALT EXTRACT, PALM OIL, COLOR (CARAMEL), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CORN STARCH, PRESERVATIVE (TOCOPHEROLS). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), NIACINAMIDE, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALIFEROL), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN).
Ingredient data as published by the manufacturer in the USDA FDC database. Confirm allergens and formulation changes with the current product label before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites credits as a grain component in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP / SUN Meals). Always verify the current Product Formulation Statement or Child Nutrition (CN) label before audit.
What is the typical serving size for America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 32 g for America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites as whole-grain-rich. CACFP requires at least one whole-grain-rich grain per day, so pair this item with a product that carries the whole-grain-rich designation.
What is in America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites?
America's Choice, Sweetened Rice Cerea Made with Real Cocoa, Cocoa Bites lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): RICE, SUGAR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CORN SYRUP, SALT, MALT EXTRACT, PALM OIL, COLOR (CARAMEL), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CORN STARCH, PRESERVATIVE (TOCOPHEROLS). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), NIACINAMIDE, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALIFEROL), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN).. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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