Specifications include, but are not limited to: ce Cream shall contain - not less than 10% by weight of milk fat and 20% by weight milk solids not less than 1.6 pounds total food solids per gallon and weight not less than 4.5 pounds per gallon. Vendor shall provide Ice Cream for state agencies and school districts that meet the following criteria in response to this national epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Type II Diabetes, Delaware is committed to promote the health of our Children. The Surgeon General formed a national committee called, “Commitment to Change”. This committee created the framework for states to develop state action teams and goals. One of these goals is to adopt policies ensuring that all foods and beverages available on school campuses and school events contribute toward eating patterns that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines. And, In lieu of the above action and goals we ask that as many items as possible fall under the guidelines of: Portion size for frozen desserts should be three (3) fluid oz. Calorie content should be no more than 35% calories from sugar or other sweeteners. Fat content should be no more than 8 grams of fat per serving and/or have 35% or less of its total calories from fat and saturated fats should be 10% or less of its total calories of trans fat.
