Based on USDA Memo: SP 30-2012
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/governance/Policy-Memos/2012/SP30-2012os.pdf
For school year 2012-2013
- The 14.75 grams standard can be used for determining a bread/grain credit/serving. Alternatively, the new 16 gram ounce (oz) equivalent standard can also be used.
- Half of the grains offered in the lunch program must be whole grain-rich, breakfast does not have this requirement for the 2012-2013 school year.
For school year 2013 – 2014
- Half of the grains offered in the lunch and breakfast program must be whole grain-rich.
- All baked grain products must be credited using oz equivalent standards, based on the standard of 16 grams of whole and/or enriched grain or based on minimum portion size shown in the updated Exhibit A, Groups A through G, of the Grains section of the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (and updated via the above referenced USDA memo) or eligibility may be determined from manufacturer data providing whole grain and enriched grain content as described in the referenced memo. For the grains listed in Groups H and I* of the updated Exhibit A, the weights or volumes listed must be used.