Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate
According to USDA data, Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate credits as a milk 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 Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate measures against the USDA CACFP minimum lunch/supper serving size for each age group. Snack and breakfast minimums are typically smaller.
Minimum: 4 fl oz (½ cup) unflavored whole milk
Whole milk is required at age 1; transition to reduced-fat at 2.
Minimum: 4 fl oz (½ cup) unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk
Transition from whole milk begins at 2 years of age.
Minimum: 6 fl oz (¾ cup) unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk
Flavored milk is not allowed for this age group.
Minimum: 8 fl oz (1 cup) unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk
Flavored milk is allowed only if fat-free.
Minimum: 8 fl oz (1 cup) low-fat or fat-free milk
At-risk afterschool programs and adult day care share this minimum.
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
REDUCED FAT MILK, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CORN STARCH, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE AND VITAMIN D3.
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 Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate credits as a milk 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 Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 240 ml for Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Can Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate be served to toddlers in CACFP?
CACFP requires unflavored whole milk for 1-year-olds and unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk for children 2 and older. Check the fat content and added-sugar status of Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate against your age group before serving.
What is in Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate?
Hiland 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Chocolate lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): REDUCED FAT MILK, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CORN STARCH, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE AND VITAMIN D3.. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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