Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original
According to USDA data, Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original 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 Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original 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
PINOLE (ROASTED PURPLE MAIZE, CACAO, CINNAMON), PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BLUE AGAVE (INULIN FIBER), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, ALLSPICE, RICE EXTRACT, RICE CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT.
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 Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original 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 Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 55 g for Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original 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 Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original?
Purely Pinole Aztec Hot Cereal, Original lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): PINOLE (ROASTED PURPLE MAIZE, CACAO, CINNAMON), PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BLUE AGAVE (INULIN FIBER), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, ALLSPICE, RICE EXTRACT, RICE CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT.. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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