Policy Memo 201
DOH-CACFP: Number 201 (05/18), Supersedes Number 177 (01/15)
TO: CACFP Sponsoring Organizations
FROM: Dwight LaDu, State Director, Child and Adult Care Food Program
SUBJECT: Crediting Vegetarian Meat Alternates in CACFP Meals
Purpose and Scope
CACFP has updated the list of vegetarian products that carry the Child Nutrition (CN) logo or contain alternate protein products (APPs) as creditable meat alternate components. Only the specific items listed are creditable at this time as a meat alternate component in reimbursable meals. The attached chart includes existing products, new products and products where the serving size has changed. Products that are no longer available were deleted from the chart. CACFP will continue to add items to the list as we receive qualifying documentation from the manufacturers or when USDA approves such products.
Background Information
Federal regulation requires that APPs meet specific nutrient criteria. The items listed in the attached chart have been certified by the manufacturer as meeting those criteria. To meet the required minimum serving, centers and day care home providers must serve these products in the quantities indicated on the attached chart.
If you have questions, please call 1-800-942-3858, select option 4 for centers or option 3 for homes.
Crediting Vegetarian Meat Alternates in CACFP
To meet the minimum required serving, centers and day care home providers must serve these products in the quantities listed below.
| Item | Purchase Size | 1-2 Years Old | 3-5 Years Old | 6 Years & Older |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenburger® Hamburger Style Classic (CN*) | 2.50 oz. patty | ½ patty | 1 patty | 1 patty |
| Gardenburger® Roasted Garlic & Quinoa | 4.02 oz. patty | 1 patty | 1 patty | 1 ½ patty |
| Morningstar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Burger (CN) | 2.90 oz patty | ½ patty | 1 patty | 1 patty |
| Morningstar Farms® Veggie Breakfast Sausage Patties (CN) | 1.34 oz. patty | 1 patty | 1 ½ patties | 2 patties |
| Morningstar Farms® Sausage Style Crumbles (CN) | 2.00 oz. crumbles | 2 oz. | 3 oz | 4 oz. |
| Morningstar Farms® Chik'n Nuggets | 0.75 oz. nugget | 3 nuggets | 4 nuggets | 5 nuggets |
| Morningstar Farms® Garden Veggie Patties | 2.36 oz. patty | 1 patty | 1 patty | 1 ½ patties |
| 3.50 oz. patty | ½ patty | 1 patty | 1 patty | |
| Morningstar Farms® Grillers Original | 2.25 oz. patty | 1 patty | 1 patty | 2 patties |
| Dr. Praeger's® Black Bean Burger (CN) | 3.30 oz. patty | ½ patty | 1 patty | 1 patty |
| Dr. Praeger's® Vegan Burgers (CN) | 2.25 oz. patty | ½ patty | 1 patty | 1 patty |
| Dr. Praeger's® Vegetarian Burgers (CN) | 2.70 oz. patty | ½ patty | 1 patty | 1 patty |
| Dr. Praeger's® Breakfast Sausage Patties (CN) | 1.44 oz. patty | 1 patty | 1 ½ patties | 2 patties |
| Dr Prager's® Chickenless Nuggets (CN) | 0.75 oz. nugget | 2 nuggets | 3 nuggets | 4 nuggets |
| Dr. Prager's® Soy Ball Meatballs (CN) | 1.00 oz. meatball | 1 ½ meatballs | 2 meatballs | 3 meatballs |
* Child Nutrition label
