Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies
According to USDA data, Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies 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 Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies 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, WHEAT AND WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED APPLES, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILLED CORN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CINNAMON, YELLOW 6, BAKING SODA, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1. BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). VITAMINS & MINERALS; VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID), VITAMIN D, CALCIUM CARBONATE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE).
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 Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies 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 Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 33 GRM for Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies 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 Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies?
Meijer Apple Crunchies Sweetened Multi-grain Cereal, Apple Crunchies lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): CORN, WHEAT AND WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED APPLES, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILLED CORN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CINNAMON, YELLOW 6, BAKING SODA, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1. BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). VITAMINS & MINERALS; VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID), VITAMIN D, CALCIUM CARBONATE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE).. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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