Types of Whole Wheat Bread/Whole Grain Bread/Other Whole Grains

Whole Wheat Bread/Whole Grain Bread/Other Whole Grains * Note: Manufacturers can refer to the health claim notice at At least one half of the total number of breakfast cereals on a state agency’s authorized food list must have whole grain as the primary ingredient by weight AND meet FDA labeling requirements for making a health claim* as a 'whole grain food with moderate fat content.'.Must contain no more than 21.2 grams of sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams of dry cereal (i.e., not more than 6 grams of sucrose and other sugars per 1 dry ounce).Must contain a minimum of 28 milligrams of Iron per 100 grams of dry cereal (e.g., iron = 45% U.S.Instant and regular hot cereals (e.g., oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat).Ready-to-eat (e.g., corn flakes, bran flakes).Whole Wheat Bread and Other Whole Grains.State agencies are required to authorize container sizes that provide the full maximum monthly allowance of foods without exceeding the maximum. To view the Standards of Identity for these foods, visit the FDA web site at Standards of identity define what a given food product is, its name, and the ingredients that must be used, or may be used in the manufacture of the food. The following WIC foods must also comply with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Standards of Identity: infant formula, exempt infant formula, milks, cheese, fruit and vegetable juices, shell eggs, canned/frozen fruits and vegetables, whole wheat bread, canned fish, and peanut butter. However, state agencies do not have to authorize all foods that meet WIC-eligibility requirements. WIC state agencies must use these requirements when authorizing foods on the state WIC food list. USDA requirements for WIC-eligible foods can be found in 7 CFR Part 246.10 and WIC Policy Memorandum #2015-3, Eligibility of White Potatoes for Purchase with the Cash-Value Vouchers. The following list provides the federal requirements for WIC-eligible foods. Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

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