Can oatmeal be issued as a cereal and also as a whole grain option?
Yes, oatmeal may be issued as both a cereal and a whole grain. The maximum allowances are different for oatmeal in the cereal category versus the grain category; also, oatmeal provided in the cereal category must meet the iron and sugar requirements. c. Do State agencies have to offer bread or can we choose to offer only the whole grain options? State agencies must offer whole wheat or whole grain bread. It is a State agency option to authorize the whole grain options. d. Are whole grain rolls and buns allowed? Yes. As long as they meet the criteria for whole grain as defined in the interim final rule, they may be authorized. e. We found a product called Thomas Mini Squares Bagelbread that has whole wheat as the first ingredient and comes in 1 pound packages. Is it a WIC-eligible bread? No, this product is not WIC-eligible. We confirmed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that Thomas Mini Squares Bagelbread does not meet the standard of identity for whole wheat bread. The whole
