What foods have CN labels?

CN labels are available only for main dish entrees that contribute to the meat/meat alternates component of the USDA’s meal patterns for the Child Nutrition Programs. Examples include beef patties, cheese or meat pizzas, meat or cheese and bean burritos, egg rolls, and breaded fish portions.

What does CN labeled mean?

The USDA, Child Nutrition (CN) Labeling Program provides food manufacturers the option to include a standardized food crediting statement on their product label.

What are CN label products?

A CN label statement clearly identifies the contribution of a commercial product toward the meal pattern requirements, based on the USDA’s evaluation of the product’s formulation. CN labeling provides a warranty that the product contributes to the meal pattern requirements, as printed on the label.

What is CN on a menu?

Child Nutrition Labels (CN) needs to be submitted for processed products which contribute to the meat/meat alternate component of the meal pattern requirement unless already listed by Evergreen. • When serving processed meats/ alternatives, ensure that the Manufacturers name.

How do I find my CN label?

CN labels are found on the outer packaging of products purchased in bulk. If you have your food delivered by a vendor or purchase your food at a warehouse type store, you should be able to obtain CN labeled products.

What do CN labels look like?

An Authentic CN Label Contains A CN label will always contain the following: • (click) the CN logo, which is a distinct border; • (click) the meal pattern contribution statement; • (click) a six-digit product identification number; • (click) the USDA authorization; and • (click) the month and year of approval.

What foods contain Cn label?

Who runs the Program?

How does the Program work?

What products can and cannot be CN labeled?

Are manufacturers required to CN label products?

Summary of CN Labeling Program

How to find CN labels?

Have your CN label or Manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement with you.

Use the information from your CN labels and Manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statements to fill in the designated fields.

In the Meal Contribution box,use the drop down menu to choose the appropriate meal component.

Use decimals only,do not use fractions.

How to obtain CN labels?

– Transfer of CN Label Review Function from FNS to AMS – FNS/AMS PowerPoint Presentation: Providing Standardized Food Crediting Statements on Product Labels (11/30/09) – Service Agreement with AMS Specialty Crops Inspection Division – Notice to the Trade: Fee for Child Nutrition Labeling Review and Approvals AMS Billing Account for CN Labeling

What items are listed on a food label?

Calories&Fat. Larger,darker letters make calories the easiest item to see.

Added Sugars. In addition to showing total percentage of calories from sugars,labels show the percentage from added sugars.

Serving Size.

Dual Column Labels.

Nutrients Required on Label.

Slight Decrease in Sodium Allowance.