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 wheat bread standard of identity applies to sliced bread, buns, and rolls. Thomas identification of the product as bagelbread categorizes the product as a bagel (not a bun, roll, or sliced bread) and as such is not a whole wheat bread under the FDA standard of identity.
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 wheat bread standard of identity applies to sliced bread, buns, and rolls. Thomas identification of the product as “bagelbread” categorizes the product as a bagel (not a bun, roll, or sliced bread) and as such is not a whole wheat bread under the FDA standard of identity. Are whole grain breads with added fruit, nuts and seeds allowed in the WIC Program? Yes, whole grain breads with added fruit, nuts, and seeds are allowed provided they meet the minimum Federal requirements as specified for whole grain bread under the interim rule. The minimum Federal requirements for whole grain breads do not prohibit the addition of fruit, nuts, and seeds. However, State agencies are reminded that Section 246.10(b)(1)(i) of the interim rule allows the State to establish criteria in addition to the min
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