Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend
According to USDA data, Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend credits as a meat / meat alternate 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 Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend measures against the USDA CACFP minimum lunch/supper serving size for each age group. Snack and breakfast minimums are typically smaller.
Minimum: 1 oz equivalent meat / meat alternate
One ounce equivalent ≈ 28 g of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish.
Minimum: 1½ oz equivalent
Beans, peas, lentils, tofu, eggs, and nut butters also count.
Minimum: 2 oz equivalent
Yogurt credits at 4 oz = 1 oz eq; cheese at 1 oz = 1 oz eq.
Minimum: 2 oz equivalent
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
CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE [AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), SALT, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)], SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH, STARCH AND CELLULOSE POWDER TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (MOLD INHIBITOR).
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 Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend credits as a meat / meat alternate 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 Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 28 g for Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
How much Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend counts as one ounce equivalent?
Meat / meat-alternate credits are calculated in ounce equivalents. For CACFP, ages 6–18 need 2 oz equivalents at lunch and supper. Refer to the serving size above and the USDA Food Buying Guide to calculate the exact oz-equivalent contribution for Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend.
What is in Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend?
Crystal Farms 3 Cheese Blend of Sharp Cheddar, Pasteurized Process American & Swiss Mac & Cheese, 3 Cheese Blend lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE [AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), SALT, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)], SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH, STARCH AND CELLULOSE POWDER TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (MOLD INHIBITOR).. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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