Table of Contents Title 28 EDUCATION Part XLIX. Bulletin 1196 ...

a. Standardized recipes are required to be used infood preparation for all menu planning options. Astandardized recipe should include at a minimum:i. recipe name;ii. portion size;iii. yield;iv. all ingredients with descriptions such as fresh,frozen, dried, chopped, drained;v. ingredient amounts in volume or weight;vi. instructions for preparation.2. Manufacturer's Nutrient Analyses and NutritionFacts Labela. SFAs are required to collect and have on file thenutrient analyses or Nutrition Facts labels for all processedfood products and foods that do not appear in the USDAFood Buying Guide. Nutrient analyses can be secured fromthe product's manufacturer or broker or from the USDA'sChild Nutrition DataBase. The Nutrition Facts label appearson the product's container or packaging.b. The nutrient analysis or Nutrition Facts labelmust provide, at a minimum, the following information:i. serving size by volume and weight;ii. number of servings per container;iii. calories;iv. protein;v. total fat;vi. saturated fat;vii. cholesterol;viii. sodium;ix. total carbohydrate;x. dietary fiber;xi. vitamin A;xii. vitamin C;xiii. calcium;xiv. iron;c. Additional nutrients or components may be givenand can be included in the nutrient analysis. A sample is inthe Supplement.d. The information provided by the nutrient analysisand the Nutrition Facts label can be used to:i. conduct nutrient analyses of menus;ii. provide SFAs with a tool to use to compare thenutritional content of like or similar products; andiii. serve as an incentive for food companies toimprove the nutritional content of the products they produce.3. Nutrition (CN) Labeling Program/CN Labela. The CN labeling program is a voluntary,technical assistance program administered by the Food andNutrition Services (USDA) in conjunction with the FoodSafety and Inspection Service (USDA), the National MarineFisheries Service, and the United States Department ofCommerce. This program involves the review of amanufacturer's recipe or product formulation to determinethe contribution a serving of a commercially preparedproduct makes toward food-based meal pattern requirementsand a review of the CN label statement to ensure itsaccuracy. The CN label states component requirements butdoes not guarantee that the product is acceptable, that it isgood for children, or that it meets the Dietary Guidelines orthe Nutrient Standards. Products eligible for the CN label areas follows:i. commercially prepared products that contributesignificantly to the meat/meat alternate component served asthe main dish; andii. juice drinks and juice drink products thatcontain a minimum of 50 percent full-strength juice byvolume.b. Products manufactured in accordance withUSDA requirements carry an approved CN label. A CN labelstatement must be an integral part of the product label andmust include all of the following:i. the CN logo;ii. a six-digit product identification number;iii. a statement of the product's contributiontoward meeting the meal pattern requirements;iv. authorization by USDA/FNS; andv. the month and year the label was approved.c. The CN label should not be confused withnutrition facts labels, nutrient analyses, or productformulation statements. A sample of a CN label can be foundin §755.E.d. The USDA requires that SFAs be able todocument the contribution that processed products make tothe meal pattern requirements. Therefore, the SFA mustmaintain on file a copy of the label for all CN labeledproducts. CN labels are not required for SFAs using any ofthe nutrient standard menu planning options. A productformulation or product analysis sheet may be substituted forthe CN label where applicable.e. It is the SFA's responsibility to assure thatproducts received meet specifications and have the correctCN number. The food service manager must be providedwith the appropriate information, including serving sizes andcrediting information. Depending on the menu planningoption chosen, the CN number may be required whencompleting the Daily Production Record at each school/site.4. Product Formulation Statementa. The product formulation statement is a statementprepared and certified by the manufacturer of a prepared(processed) product declaring appropriate ingredient andLouisiana Administrative Code May 2006 42