Are whole grain breads with added fruit, nuts and seeds allowed in the WIC Program?
Yes, whole grain breads with added fruit, nuts, and seeds are allowed provided they meet the minimum Federal requirements as specified for whole grain bread under the interim rule. The minimum Federal requirements for whole grain breads do not prohibit the addition of fruit, nuts, and seeds. However, State agencies are reminded that Section 246.10(b)(1)(i) of the interim rule allows the State to establish criteria in addition to the minimum Federal requirements for WIC supplemental foods; therefore State agencies may choose to disallow whole grain breads with added fruit, nuts, or seeds. State agencies are also reminded that the Whole Grains Calculator on the WIC Works Resource System website is a valuable tool designed to help State agencies determine WIC eligibility of whole wheat and whole grain breads and cereals. It can be found at: http://riley.nal.usda.gov/wicworks/resources/whole_grain_form.php .
Yes, whole grain breads with added fruit, nuts, and seeds are allowed provided they meet the minimum Federal requirements as specified for whole grain bread under the interim rule. The minimum Federal requirements for whole grain breads do not prohibit the addition of fruit, nuts, and seeds. However, State agencies are reminded that Section 246.10(b)(1)(i) of the interim rule allows the State to establish criteria in addition to the minimum Federal requirements for WIC supplemental foods; therefore State agencies may choose to disallow whole grain breads with added fruit, nuts, or seeds. State agencies are also reminded that the Whole Grains Calculator on the WIC Works Resource System website is a valuable tool designed to help State agencies determine WIC eligibility of whole wheat and whole grain breads and cereals.
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