How much actual whole grain is in a product bearing the Whole Grain Stamp?
A. Any and all products with the Stamp contain at least half a serving (8g) of whole grain ingredients. The amount of whole grain in a product is stated on all Whole Grain Stamps in Phase II of the Stamp program, since June 2006. Until manufacturers use up their existing package and make the switch, you may still see products using earlier Whole Grain Stamps. With these Phase I Stamps, “Excellent Source” and “100% Excellent Source” Stamps identify products that contain 16g or more of whole grain ingredients, and a “Good Source” Stamp identifies products containing at least 8g of whole grain ingredients. With both the current Stamps and the earlier Stamps, the minimum level of whole grain content is 8g. The 8g minimum is based on the latest research on whole grains and health. Both government and academic scientists agree that people should aim for three servings a day of whole grains. A serving is defined as at least 16 grams of whole grain content. So all products bearing the Stamp of
