Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon
According to USDA data, Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon 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 Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon 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
ORGANIC ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED APPLES (TREATED WITH ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE TO PRESERVE COLOR), ORGANIC CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR, 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.
Use Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon in a compliant CACFP menu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon 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 Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 40 GRM for Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon 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 Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon?
Simply Balanced Apple Cinnamon Organic Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): ORGANIC ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED APPLES (TREATED WITH ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE TO PRESERVE COLOR), ORGANIC CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR, 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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