Tofu and Soy Yogurt
TOFU
- Must be commercially prepared.
- Non-commercial tofu and soy products are not creditable
- Crediting Information:
- 2 oz (1/4 cup) of tofu, containing at least 5 grams of protein = 1.0 oz. meat alternate
- Creditable and not creditable tofu:
- CREDITABLE: Firm, extra firm, soft, or silken tofu
- Tofu products such as links and sausages can only credit when the product has a Child Nutrition (CN) label or Product Formulation Statement (PFS) from manufacturer to document how the product meets CACFP requirements
- NOT CREDITABLE: Tofu incorporated into drinks, such as smoothies, or other dishes to add texture, such as in baked desserts
- CREDITABLE: Firm, extra firm, soft, or silken tofu
Soy Yogurt
- Crediting Information:
- 0 fluid oz. (1/2 cup) of soy yogurt= 1.0 oz. meat alternate
- Creditable yogurt:
- Plain or flavored, unsweetened or sweetened
- Commercially prepared fruit and non-fruited yogurt receive the full crediting toward the meat alternate requirement
- Must meet the USDA sugar requirement of no more the 23 grams of sugar per 6 ounces.
