Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts
According to USDA data, Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts 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 Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts 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
WHEAT FARINA, SUGAR, WALNUTS, DRIED BANANA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, GUAR GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID, BHT (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 Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts 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 Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 35 g for Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts 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 Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts?
Cream of Wheat Banana with Real Walnuts Instant Hot Cereal, Banana with Real Walnuts lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): WHEAT FARINA, SUGAR, WALNUTS, DRIED BANANA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, GUAR GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID, BHT (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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