Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon
According to USDA data, Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon 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 Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon 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
CORN FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, SALT, CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL APPLE FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL CINNAMON FLAVOR, ZINC SULFATE (ZINC), FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), FD&C YELLOW 5 (TARTRAZINE), BHT (PRESERVATIVE), FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE CHLORHYDRATE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), FOLATE, COBALAMINE (VITAMIN B12).
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 Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon 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 Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 40 GRM for Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon 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 Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon?
Golden Foods Apple Bits Multigrain Rings Cereal, Apple and Cinnamon lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): CORN FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, SALT, CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL APPLE FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL CINNAMON FLAVOR, ZINC SULFATE (ZINC), FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), FD&C YELLOW 5 (TARTRAZINE), BHT (PRESERVATIVE), FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE CHLORHYDRATE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), FOLATE, COBALAMINE (VITAMIN B12).. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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