Management bulletin (MB) CNP-01-2025 Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP), supersedes MB CNP-09-2017 Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the CNPs and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Policy Memorandum SP 53-2016 and CACFP 21-2016. This MB notifies CNP operators that the USDA FNS has updated crediting information for tofu and soy yogurt products in the CNPs and provides information and guidance to ensure compliance with the updated requirements.
The requirements in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) for crediting tofu and soy yogurt also extend to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and NSLP preschools.
Please note exception: effective July 1, 2025, per Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations Section 210.10(c)(2)(iv)(C), all yogurt served in the NSLP and SBP must contain no more than 12 grams of added sugars per 6 ounces. The SFSP is not required to adhere to the added sugars limit.
The MB is available on the California Department of Education, School Nutrition Programs (SNP), Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the CNPs web page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this MB, please contact the appropriate Nutrition Services Division (NSD) specialist for your agency.
School Nutrition Programs
If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact the SNP Unit by email at SNPInfo@cde.ca.gov.
Summer Food Service Program
If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact the Summer Meals Unit by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.