Tops Banana Nut Granola
According to USDA data, Tops Banana Nut Granola 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 Tops Banana Nut Granola 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
OATS, CRYSTALLIZED CANE JUICE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, NON-GMO CANOLA OIL, DRIED BANANA, RAISINS, WALNUTS, MOLASSES, NATURAL BANANA FLAVOR.
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 Tops Banana Nut Granola creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Tops Banana Nut Granola 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 Tops Banana Nut Granola?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 50 g for Tops Banana Nut Granola. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Tops Banana Nut Granola whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Tops Banana Nut Granola 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 Tops Banana Nut Granola?
Tops Banana Nut Granola lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): OATS, CRYSTALLIZED CANE JUICE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, NON-GMO CANOLA OIL, DRIED BANANA, RAISINS, WALNUTS, MOLASSES, NATURAL BANANA FLAVOR.. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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