John C. Stalker Institute (JSI) of Food and Nutrition at Framingham State University

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This is the A-List based on the MA Nutrition Standards which will be mandatory as of August, 2012. This list is actively being updated.

A-List: Milk, Cheese, Pudding & Milk Substitutes

HUSSC = HealthierUS School Challenge Gold/Silver/Bronze
GAD = Gold Award of Distinction
OK Approved, X Not approved

Manufacturer and Product A H G Portion Size (oz.) Cals Total Fat % cals. Sat Fat % cals. Trans Fat (g) Sugar (g / % cals.) Sodium (mg) Distributors
Bongards' Creameries
  String Cheese Sticks (Mozzarella) OK OK OK 1 90 55.6% 35% 0 0 / 0% 190 Info Available Through:
Food For Thought Brokerage, LLC
Manufacturer and Product A H G Portion Size (oz.) Cals Total Fat % cals. Sat Fat % cals. Trans Fat (g) Sugar (g / % cals.) Sodium (mg) Distributors
FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Apple Plus, Sparkling Milk Beverage OK OK OK 8 90 0% 0% 0 15 / 67% 90 FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Blue Ridge Cola, Sparkling Dairy Nutrient Beverage OK OK OK 8 70 0% 0% 0 12 / 69% 115 FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Chocolate Plus, Sparkling Milk Beverage OK OK OK 8 90 0% 0% 0 15 / 67% 90 FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Hokie Berry, Sparkling Dairy Nutrient Beverage OK OK OK 8 70 0% 0% 0 7 / 40% 44 FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Orange Plus, Sparkling Milk Beverage OK OK OK 8 90 0% 0% 0 15 / 67% 90 FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Orange Sparkle, Sparkling Dairy Nutrient Beverage OK OK OK 8 70 0% 0% 0 12 / 69% 115 FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Strawbery Plus, Sparkling Milk Beverage OK OK OK 8 90 0% 0% 0 15 / 67% 90 FIZZA, LLC
  FIZZAtm, Virginia Apple, Sparkling Dairy Nutrient Beverage OK OK OK 8 70 0% 0% 0 12 / 0% 115 FIZZA, LLC
Manufacturer and Product A H G Portion Size (oz.) Cals Total Fat % cals. Sat Fat % cals. Trans Fat (g) Sugar (g / % cals.) Sodium (mg) Distributors
Garelick Farms, Inc.
  1% Lowfat Milk OK OK OK 8 110 18.2% 12.3% 0 12 / 44% 130 Contact Local Distributor
  FatFree Milk OK OK OK 8 90 0% 0% 0 12 / 53% 130 Contact Local Distributor
  Skinny Lowfat Milk OK OK OK 8 110 18.2% 12.3% 0 12 / 44% 130 Contact Local Distributor
  TruMoo Fat Free Milk (Chocolate) OK OK OK 8 130 0% 0% 0 22 / 68% 200 Contact Local Distributor
  TruMoo Fat Free Milk (Coffee) OK OK OK 8 130 0% 0% 0 22 / 68% 120 Contact Local Distributor
  TruMoo Fat Free Milk (Strawberry) OK OK OK 8 130 0% 0% 0 22 / 68% 125 Contact Local Distributor
  TruMoo Fat Free Milk (Vanilla) OK OK OK 8 130 0% 0% 0 22 / 68% 125 Contact Local Distributor
Manufacturer and Product A H G Portion Size (oz.) Cals Total Fat % cals. Sat Fat % cals. Trans Fat (g) Sugar (g / % cals.) Sodium (mg) Distributors
Guida's Milk & Ice Cream
  1% Lowfat Milk OK OK OK 8 110 18.2% 12.3% 0 / 0% 130 Contact Local Distributor
  Fat Free Skim Milk OK OK OK 8 90 0% 0% 0 12 / 53% 130 Contact Local Distributor
  Healthy Moo Chocolate Fat Free Milk OK OK OK 8 120 4.2% 0% 0 20 / 67% 190 Contact Local Distributor
  Healthy Moo Strawberry Fat Free Milk OK OK OK 8 120 4.2% 0% 0 20 / 67% 100 Contact Local Distributor
Manufacturer and Product A H G Portion Size (oz.) Cals Total Fat % cals. Sat Fat % cals. Trans Fat (g) Sugar (g / % cals.) Sodium (mg) Distributors
Menu Select
  I/W Reduced Fat String Cheese OK OK OK 1 80 50% 22.5% 0 0 / 0% 95 National Food Group
Manufacturer and Product A H G Portion Size (oz.) Cals Total Fat % cals. Sat Fat % cals. Trans Fat (g) Sugar (g / % cals.) Sodium (mg) Distributors
Organic Valley
  Organic Chocolate Lowfat Milk OK OK OK 8 150 16.7% 9% 0 22 / 0% 290 United Natural Foods, Inc.
  Organic Lowfat Milk OK OK OK 8 110 18.2% 12.3% 0 12 / 0% 130 United Natural Foods, Inc.
Manufacturer and Product A H G Portion Size (oz.) Cals Total Fat % cals. Sat Fat % cals. Trans Fat (g) Sugar (g / % cals.) Sodium (mg) Distributors
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc.
  Wildwood Probiotic Soymilk (Pomegranate) OK X X 8 180 11.1% 0% 0 17 / 38% 55 United Natural Foods, Inc.
  Wildwood Probiotic Soymilk (Vanilla) OK X X 8 180 11.1% 0% 0 17 / 38% 55 United Natural Foods, Inc.

This is a list of competitive foods and beverages that meet The A-List/Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods and Beverages in Massachusetts Public Schools.

A check in the HUSSC column or the GAD column indicates the food/beverage also meets those respective criteria. Products meeting the GAD criteria contain no more than 200mg of sodium per package or container.

This list is not reviewed or approved by USDA; products on this list are not approved or endorsed by USDA and all products may not meet the Gold Award of Distinction criteria.

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