Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American
According to USDA data, Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American 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 Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American 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 MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, MILK, ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, 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 Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American 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 Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 28 GRM for Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
How much Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American 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 Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American.
What is in Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American?
Kraft American Ultra Thick Slices Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, MILK, ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, 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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