Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry
According to USDA data, Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry 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 Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry 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 FLOUR BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR), SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF OAT FIBER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
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 Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry 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 Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 39 g for Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry 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 Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry?
Shopkins Apple Strawberry Flavored Cutie O's Cereal, Apple Strawberry lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): CORN FLOUR BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR), SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF OAT FIBER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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