Meal Pattern Minute Archives - National CACFP Sponsors Association

Meal Pattern Minute: FDA Exempt Infant Formulas

Are FDA Exempt Infant Formulas creditable in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute Reminder

These regulations will go into effect in the CACFP, starting October 1, 2025.

Meal Pattern Minute: Juice from Farm Stands

Can juice from a farm stand be served in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Eggs to Infants

At what age can infants eat eggs?

Meal Pattern Minute: Sweet Toppings

If sweet toppings are served on pancakes or waffles, is it then considered a grain-based dessert?

Meal Pattern Minute: Meal Times

Are there any restrictions on when meals and snacks must be served in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Jicama

Is jicama creditable in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Bean Flour Pasta

Can pasta that is made from 100% bean flour credit towards the grains component?

Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Corn

Does corn credit as a vegetable or a grain in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Toddler Formula

Is formula made for toddlers creditable in the CACFP?