Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk
According to USDA data, Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk credits as a milk 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 Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk measures against the USDA CACFP minimum lunch/supper serving size for each age group. Snack and breakfast minimums are typically smaller.
Minimum: 4 fl oz (½ cup) unflavored whole milk
Whole milk is required at age 1; transition to reduced-fat at 2.
Minimum: 4 fl oz (½ cup) unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk
Transition from whole milk begins at 2 years of age.
Minimum: 6 fl oz (¾ cup) unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk
Flavored milk is not allowed for this age group.
Minimum: 8 fl oz (1 cup) unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk
Flavored milk is allowed only if fat-free.
Minimum: 8 fl oz (1 cup) low-fat or fat-free milk
At-risk afterschool programs and adult day care share this minimum.
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
LOWFAT MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, 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.
Use Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk in a compliant CACFP menu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk credits as a milk 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 Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 240 ml for Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Can Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk be served to toddlers in CACFP?
CACFP requires unflavored whole milk for 1-year-olds and unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk for children 2 and older. Check the fat content and added-sugar status of Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk against your age group before serving.
What is in Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk?
Spartan 1/2% Lowfat Milk lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): LOWFAT MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, 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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