When are they needed?

1. Serving products that contain a combination of components

  • Example: Pizza (MMA, Grain, Vegetable)
  • Example: Breaded Chicken Nuggets/Patties (MMA, Grain)
Pizza with the text: Vegetables, grain, and meat/meat alternate Chicken nuggets with the text: Meat/meat alternate and grain

2. Products with added ingredients & not listed in the Food Buying Guide:

  • Example: Sliced deli meat (contains added water, fillers, etc.)
Text: Added water and fillers Deli Ham

3. If the product cannot be credited using a different method:

  • Exhibit A, Food Buying Guide, USDA Foods Product Information Sheets, etc.
Screenshot of Exhibit A Tool Screenshot of Food Buying Guide Screenshot of USDA Foods Product Information Sheet

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