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CREDITABLE AND NON-CREDITABLE CACFP FOODS FOR INFANTS

Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionChild and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Guidance Memorandum #12Chttp://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_centermemos

Cow’s milk Lactose-free milk Nondairy beverages (soy or rice milk)

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NON-CREDITABLE INFANT BEVERAGES

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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)

NON-CREDITABLE IRON-FORTIFIED INFANT CEREAL AND GRAINS

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Snack potato or corn chips, pretzels, or cheese twists

Cookies or granola barsCrackers or breads with seeds,

nut pieces, or whole grainWhole kernels of cooked rice,

barley, or wheat (these should be finely ground or mashed before feeding to babies)

NON-CREDITABLE BREADS AND CRACKERS

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CREDITABLE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

Offer a variety of vegetables and fruitsCommercially prepared Fresh or frozen Canned fruits in their natural juices or

waterCanned vegetables with no added salt

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CREDITABLE COMMERCIALLY-PREPARED VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

Must list vegetable or fruit as first ingredient

Plain vegetables and fruits

NON-CREDITABLE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

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 Juice7

Rice Cereal with Apples4 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

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Pasta Vegetable Medley4 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

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Mixed Vegetables4 oz.

Ingredients:vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas) and water necessary for preparation.

Creditable

Green Beans, Corn & Rice4 oz.

Ingredients:Green beans, corn, water and rice flour.

Not Creditabl

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Lean protein sourcesLean beef, pork, skinless chicken and turkey FishLegumes (e.g. cooked dry beans and peas) Natural cheeseEgg yolk

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CREDITABLE MEAT/MEAT ALTERNATES

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CREDITABLE COMMERCIALLY-PREPARED MEATS

Must list meat as first ingredient

Meats with its own broth are ok

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Fish Sticks Hot dogs “Baby Food”

meat sticks Home canned

meats Egg whites

Peanut Butter & Nuts

Yogurt Commercial-

Prepared Combination Baby Foods

NON-CREDITABLE MEAT AND MEAT ALTERNATES

Vegetables & Beef4 oz. Dinners

Ingredients:vegetables (carrots, rehydrated potatoes, peas), water and

beef

Not Creditable

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Chicken Lasagna6 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

Chicken & Chicken Broth2.5 oz.Meats

Ingredients:Chicken, finely ground chicken, and chicken broth.

Creditable

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“Baby Food” Desserts Cakes, cookies, candy Chocolate Added sugar, syrup, etc. Artificial Sweeteners

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OTHER FOODS TO AVOID

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Honey should never be served to infants

Can cause serious food-related illness

Do not serveHoney aloneAs an ingredient in cooking or bakingCrackers made with honey

NON-CREDITABLE HONEY

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REMINDER

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

WANT MORE ON INFANT FEEDING?

www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/feeding_infants.html21

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