Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana
According to USDA data, Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana 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 Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana 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
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, SUGAR, BANANA CHIPS (BANANAS, COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), WHEAT BRAN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MALT FLAVOR, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), REDUCED IRON, BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, 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 Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana 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 Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 42 g for Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana 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 Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana?
Special K Banana Flavored Cereal, Banana lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, SUGAR, BANANA CHIPS (BANANAS, COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), WHEAT BRAN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MALT FLAVOR, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), REDUCED IRON, BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, 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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