Sample_PFS_for_Documenting_Meats_Meat_Alternates_in_Child_Nutrition_Program.pdf
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- DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOOD
- Solicitation number
- 26/27-0002
- Issued by
- San Bernardino County, California
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This document is a Product Formulation Statement (PFS) template issued by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for use by food manufacturers and vendors supplying meats and meat alternates to child nutrition programs, as exemplified by Good Way Foods, Inc.'s submission for their "Meatballs with Beef and Soy" product (Code No. 202501). The PFS serves as the standardized documentation method for calculating and verifying creditable amounts of protein-based ingredients in products intended for school lunch and child nutrition programs. Manufacturers must complete this form on company letterhead, signed by an authorized representative, using the Food Buying Guide (FBG) for Child Nutrition Programs as the reference standard. The example provided details the formulation of a 5-meatball serving (2.5 ounces total weight) containing ground beef as the primary meat ingredient, soy protein concentrate as an alternate protein product, and demonstrates the calculation methodology for determining the final creditable meat/meat alternate amount of 2.00 ounce equivalents rounded to the nearest 0.25 ounce.
The PFS requires manufacturers to provide specific documentation including ingredient lists from product packaging, yield calculations based on FBG standards, and supplier certifications for alternate protein products (APP). For the example product, the calculation breakdown shows 1.698 ounces of creditable ground beef and 0.340 ounces of creditable soy protein concentrate from ABC Protein Company, totaling 2.038 ounces before rounding down to the required 2.00 ounce equivalent. All alternate protein products must conform to Food and Nutrition Service regulations outlined in Appendix A of 7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 225, and 226, with supporting documentation demonstrating protein quality metrics such as Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) of at least 0.8 and minimum protein levels meeting specified standards. This documentation is essential for products intended for procurement by school districts, including the Fontana Unified School District in California, which issued RFP No. 26/27-0002 for dry, frozen, and refrigerated foods with a proposal deadline of June 24, 2026.
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Product Formulation Statement for Documenting Meats/Meat Alternates (M/MA) in Child Nutrition Programs
Food manufacturers/vendors must: 1. Provide the following information on company letterhead signed by an official company representative. 2. Use the “Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs” (FBG) to fill out the tables below. 3. Provide a copy of the ingredient list from the product package.
Product Name:
Meatballs with Beef and Soy
Code No.:
202501
Manufacturer:
Good Way Foods, Inc. Serving Size:
5 meatballs (2.5 oz)
I. Meats Fill out the chart below to determine the creditable amount of meats.
DESCRIPTION OF
CREDITABLE MEAT INGREDIENT
PER FBG1
OUNCES PER RAW
PORTION OF CREDITABLE
MEAT INGREDIENT2
A
MULTIPLY FBG YIELD3
B
CREDITABLE
AMOUNT
A x B Ground beef (no more than 20% fat) 2.295 x 0.74 1.698 x x
C. Total Creditable Meats Amount (oz) 1.698
1 Ingredient(s) listed must match a food item found in the FBG or be a similar item that may substitute if the exact item is not listed. When searching for the food item, select the food item that most closely matches 1) the initial state of the ingredient as it is added to the formulation shown in the “Food As Purchased, AP” description and 2) the final state of the ingredient as consumed in the final product (e.g., cooked, raw, drained) shown in “Serving Size per Meal Contribution” description. Select the food item that credits as 1 ounce equivalent (oz eq).
2 Provide the amount in ounces of the ingredient in the form that matches “As Purchased” column in the FBG (typically raw/unprocessed).
3 The yield must match the yield provided in the FBG for the ingredient listed in the first column; the FBG yield is shown in the “Servings per
Purchase Unit” column or in the “Additional Information” column.
II. Meat Alternates Fill out the chart below to determine the creditable amount of meat alternates.
DESCRIPTION OF
CREDITABLE MEAT
ALTERNATE INGREDIENT
PER FBG1
OUNCES PER
RAW PORTION
OF CREDITABLE
MEAT ALTERNATE
INGREDIENT2
D
MULTIPLY FBG YIELD3
E
DIVIDE PURCHASE
UNIT IN
OUNCES4
F
CREDITABLE
AMOUNT
D x E ÷ F x ÷ x ÷ x ÷
G. Total Creditable Meat Alternates Amount (oz) 1 Ingredient(s) listed must match a food item found in the FBG or be a similar item that may substitute if the exact item is not listed. When searching for the food item, select the food item that most closely matches 1) the initial state of the ingredient as it is added to the formulation shown in the “Food As Purchased, AP” description and 2) the final state of the ingredient as consumed in the final product (e.g., cooked, raw, drained) shown in “Serving Size per Meal Contribution” description. Select the food item that credits as 1 oz eq or ¼ cup for beans, peas and lentils.
2 Provide the amount in ounces of the ingredient in the form that matches “As Purchased” column in the FBG (typically raw/unprocessed).
3 The yield must match the yield provided in the FBG for the ingredient listed in the first column; the FBG yield is shown in the “Servings per
Purchase Unit” column or in the “Additional Information” column.
4 Use the purchase unit from the FBG entry for the ingredient listed in the first column. Convert this unit into ounces (e.g., 1 lb = 16 oz).
Good Way Foods, Inc.
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III. Alternate Protein Products (APP) Fill out the chart below to determine the creditable amount of APP. Documentation must be provided as described in Attachments A and B for each APP used.
DESCRIPTION OF APP,
MANUFACTURER’S NAME,
AND CODE NUMBER
OUNCES DRY PER APP
PORTION
H
MULTIPLY % OF
PROTEIN
AS-IS5
I
DIVIDE6 CREDITABLE
AMOUNT
APP
H x I ÷ 18
Soy Protein Concentrate powder;
ABC Protein Company, Product Code: 4567-S
0.09 x 68 ÷ 18 0.340 x ÷ 18 x ÷ 18 J. Total Creditable APP Amount (oz) 0.340
5 Attached documentation provides % of Protein As-Is.
6 18 is the percent of protein when fully hydrated.
IV. Total Creditable Amount of M/MA Total Creditable Meats Amount (from line C.) 1.698 Total Creditable Meat Alternates Amount (from line G.)
Total Creditable APP Amount (from line J.) 0.340
K. Total Creditable Amount (oz) (sum of lines above) 2.038 L. Total Creditable Amount rounded to nearest 0.25 oz7 2.00
7 Total Creditable Amount must be rounded down to the nearest 0.25 oz (example: 1.49 rounds down to 1.25 oz). If crediting M/MA and APP, round down after adding the Total Creditable Amount for Meats, Meat Alternates, and APP in boxes C, G, and J.
Total weight (per portion) of product as purchased 2.5 oz (5 meatballs)
Total creditable amount of product (per portion). Note: Total creditable amount (per portion) cannot exceed the total weight
(per portion). 2.00
I certify that the above information is true and correct and that a 2.5 ounce serving of the above product (ready for serving) contains 2.00 ounce equivalents meat/meat alternate when prepared according to directions.
I further certify that any APP used in the product conforms to the Food and Nutrition Service Regulations (Appendix A of
7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 225, and 226) as demonstrated by the attached supplier documentation.
Signature Title
Printed Name Date Phone Number
Good Way Foods, Inc.
K-12 Program Manager
09/05/2025 789-456-1230Jeff Stephens
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ABC PROTEIN COMPANY
Soy Protein Concentrate Product
Documentation for ABC Protein Company Product(s) Used as Alternate Protein Products (APP) for Child Nutrition Programs
a) ABC Protein Company certifies that Soy Protein Concentrate product meets all requirements for APP intended for use in foods manufactured for Child Nutrition Programs as described in Appendix A of 7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 225, and 226.
b) ABC Protein Company certifies that Soy Protein Concentrate product has been processed so that some portion of the non-protein constituents have been removed by fractionating. This product is produced from soybeans by removing the majority of the soybean oil and some of the other non-protein constituents.
c) The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) for Product Y is 0.93. It was calculated by multiplying the lowest uncorrected amino acid score by true protein digestibility as described in the Protein Quality Evaluation Report from the Joint Expert Consultation of the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization of the United Nations, presented December 4-8, 1989, in Rome, Italy. The PDCAAS is required to be greater than 0.8 (80% of casein).
d) The protein level of Soy Protein Concentrate product is at least 18% by weight when fully hydrated at a ratio of 2.77 parts water to one part product.
e) The protein level of Soy Protein Concentrate product is certified to be at least 68% on an “as-is” basis for the as-purchased product. (Note: Protein is often provided on a moisture free basis (mfb) which is not the information FNS requires.)
Attachments:
A. Ingredient Statement
B. Lab analysis
Signature Title
Printed Name Date Phone Number
Laboratory Supervisor, ABC Protein
08/15/2025 210-236-2360Pam Richards EXAMPLE https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-210/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20210 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-220/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20220 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-225/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20225 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-226/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20226
| Product Formulation Statement for Documenting Meats/Meat Alternates (M/MA) in Child Nutrition Programs |
| I. Meats |
| II. Meat Alternates |
| III. Alternate Protein Products (APP) |
| IV. Total Creditable Amount of M/MA |
| ABC PROTEIN COMPANY Soy Protein Concentrate Product |
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