C REDITABLE AND N ON - C REDITABLE CACFP F OODS FOR I NFANTS Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Guidance Memorandum #12C 1

 Cow’s milk  Lactose-free milk  Nondairy beverages (soy or rice milk) 2 N ON -C REDITABLE I NFANT B EVERAGES

 Low-iron infant cereals  Jarred “wet” infant cereals  Wet or dry infant cereals containing fruit  Cereals designed for older children and adults (boxed cereals, oatmeal)  Sweetened grains/baked goods for breakfast (e.g. donuts, cinnamon rolls, toaster pastries, muffins) N ON -C REDITABLE I RON -F ORTIFIED I NFANT C EREAL AND G RAINS 3

Snack potato or corn chips, pretzels, or cheese twists Cookies or granola bars Crackers or breads with seeds, nut pieces, or whole grain Whole kernels of cooked rice, barley, or wheat (these should be finely ground or mashed before feeding to babies) N ON -C REDITABLE B READS AND C RACKERS 4

C REDITABLE V EGETABLES AND F RUITS Offer a variety of vegetables and fruits Commercially prepared Fresh or frozen Canned fruits in their natural juices or water Canned vegetables with no added salt 5

C REDITABLE C OMMERCIALLY -P REPARED V EGETABLES AND F RUITS Must list vegetable or fruit as first ingredient Plain vegetables and fruits 6

N ON -C REDITABLE V EGETABLES AND F RUITS Products that contain items other than fruits and/or vegetables Baby cereals, desserts and puddings listing fruit as the first ingredient Commercially prepared fruit or vegetable listing water as the first ingredient Vegetable Juice 7

Rice Cereal with Apples 4 oz. Ingredients: apples, apple juice from concentrate (water and apple juice concentrate), water, dried egg yolks, rice flour, cinnamon, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), ferrous sulfate (source of iron), citric acid, zinc sulfate (source of zinc), niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), vitamin b12 and folic acid. Not Creditable 8

Pasta Vegetable Medley 4 oz. Ingredients: water, tomato paste, pear concentrate, carrots, dried egg yolks, enriched macaroni product (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin and folic acid), romano cheese (made from partially skimmed cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes) and zinc sulfate. Not Creditable 9

Mixed Vegetables 4 oz. Ingredients: vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas) and water necessary for preparation. Creditable 10

Green Beans, Corn & Rice 4 oz. Ingredients: Green beans, corn, water and rice flour. Not Creditabl e 11

Lean protein sources Lean beef, pork, skinless chicken and turkey Fish Legumes (e.g. cooked dry beans and peas) Natural cheese Egg yolk 12 C REDITABLE M EAT /M EAT A LTERNATES

13 C REDITABLE C OMMERCIALLY -P REPARED M EATS Must list meat as first ingredient Meats with its own broth are ok

Fish Sticks Hot dogs “Baby Food” meat sticks Home canned meats Egg whites Peanut Butter & Nuts Yogurt Commercial- Prepared Combination Baby Foods N ON -C REDITABLE M EAT AND M EAT A LTERNATES 14

Vegetables & Beef 4 oz. Dinners Ingredients: vegetables (carrots, rehydrated potatoes, peas), water and beef Not Creditable 14

Chicken Lasagna 6 oz Dinners Ingredients: water, tomato paste, finely ground chicken, carrots, pear puree concentrate, enriched macaroni product (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin and folic acid) and romano cheese (made from partially skimmed cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes). Not Creditable 16

Chicken & Chicken Broth 2.5 oz. Meats Ingredients: Chicken, finely ground chicken, and chicken broth. Creditabl e 17

“Baby Food” Desserts Cakes, cookies, candy Chocolate Added sugar, syrup, etc. Artificial Sweeteners 18 O THER F OODS TO A VOID

Honey should never be served to infants Can cause serious food-related illness Do not serve Honey alone As an ingredient in cooking or baking Crackers made with honey 19 N ON -C REDITABLE H ONEY

R EMINDER Non-creditable foods may not be counted as a component in the infant meal pattern Example: At lunch, an 11-month old child receives formula and applesauce provided by the center. The parent brings in a store-bought jar of ham & potatoes for the child This lunch is not reimbursable 20

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