Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters
According to USDA data, Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters 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 Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters 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
WHOLE GRAIN KAMUT BRAND KHORASAN WHEAT, WHOLE GRAIN SORGHUM, CANE SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, WHOLE GRAIN AMARANTH, WHOLE GRAIN TEFF, WHOLE GRAIN MILLET, BROWN RICE SYRUP, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, OAT BRAN, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE, HONEY, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, NON-GMO CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, PEA PROTEIN, WATER, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
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 Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters 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 Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 55 g for Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters 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 Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters?
Back to Nature, Ancient Grain Flakes with Honey Vanilla Amaranth Clusters lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): WHOLE GRAIN KAMUT BRAND KHORASAN WHEAT, WHOLE GRAIN SORGHUM, CANE SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, WHOLE GRAIN AMARANTH, WHOLE GRAIN TEFF, WHOLE GRAIN MILLET, BROWN RICE SYRUP, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, OAT BRAN, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE, HONEY, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, NON-GMO CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, PEA PROTEIN, WATER, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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