Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar
According to USDA data, Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar 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 Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar 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 (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ANTICAKE (POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE), NATAMYCIN (NATURAL 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 Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar 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 Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 28 g for Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
How much Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar 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 Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar.
What is in Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar?
Ht Traders Aged Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Aged Sharp White Cheddar lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ANTICAKE (POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE), NATAMYCIN (NATURAL 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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