C.6.1 Meat/Meat Alternate a) Fully cooked, unless otherwise specified b) Beef – USDA Grade or better, 80% lean or better c) Pork (US No. 1 or 2) d) Poultry – US Government Grade A e) Seafood – top grade, nationally distributed brands f) Eggs – USDA Grade A g) CN Label, specifications, and nutritional analysis must be provided. C.6.2 Grains / Breads a) Variety, whole grain-rich breads, biscuits, rolls, rice, macaroni, noodles, other pasta products, cereals, tortillas equivalent to 1-2 bread component b) Specifications and nutritional analysis must be provided C.6.3 Fruits a) A variety of fresh, frozen, canned fruits equivalent to ½ to 1cup fruit component b) Dried fruit, ¼ cup counts as ½ cup of fruit c) Canned fruit must be packed in natural juice d) Preference will be given to vendors who can provide locally grown or processed fruits (from Delaware, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia) e) Specification and nutritional analysis must be provided C.6.4 Fruit Juice a) 100% fruit juice b) Apple, Grape, Orange, Pineapple, Berry c) Fortified with or without calcium d) Equivalent to ½ cup fruit serving e) Specification and nutritional analysis must be provided C.6.5 Vegetables a) Dark green leafy, Red/orange, Starchy, Beans/peas (legumes), and Other vegetables must be available for order and delivery on a continuous basis throughout contract period b) Preference will be given to vendors who can provide locally grown or processed vegetables (from growers in Delaware, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia) c) Specification and nutritional analysis must be provided.
