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Reference category: Meat / Meat Alternate

Dragone 3 Cheese Italian Shredded Parmesan, Asiago Fresh & Romano Cheese, 3 Cheese Italian

This page is a product-data reference for Dragone 3 Cheese Italian Shredded Parmesan, Asiago Fresh & Romano Cheese, 3 Cheese Italian. The stored record groups it under the meat / meat alternate planning category, but that category, its serving fields, and its nutrition data do not establish a CACFP or SFSP meal-pattern contribution. Review the exact product and current supporting documentation before menu use.

Product Record Summary

Reference categoryMeat / Meat Alternate
BrandDragone
Brand ownerSaputo Cheese USA Inc.
Database record ID901896094
Typical serving28 g
Data sourceFDC

Documentation Review Required

This record is not a CN label or Product Formulation Statement and does not prove that Dragone 3 Cheese Italian Shredded Parmesan, Asiago Fresh & Romano Cheese, 3 Cheese Italian is creditable. Before using the product in a reimbursable meal, match the exact item and preparation method to the documentation accepted by your program.

  • Use the USDA Food Buying Guide when an applicable food and yield entry is available.
  • For processed products, review a current valid CN label or a signed manufacturer PFS, as applicable. USDA explains both on its manufacturer documentation page.
  • Confirm the current package label and follow your state agency or sponsor's documentation requirements.

Ingredients

PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ASIAGO FRESH CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).

Ingredient text is reproduced from the source record (FDC). Confirm allergens, substitutions, and formulation changes against the current product package before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this record prove that Dragone 3 Cheese Italian Shredded Parmesan, Asiago Fresh & Romano Cheese, 3 Cheese Italian is creditable for CACFP or SFSP?

No. A database category, nutrition record, ingredient list, or typical serving size does not by itself establish a product's meal-pattern contribution. Verify Dragone 3 Cheese Italian Shredded Parmesan, Asiago Fresh & Romano Cheese, 3 Cheese Italian with the documentation that applies to the product and follow current state-agency or sponsor guidance.

What documentation should be checked for Dragone 3 Cheese Italian Shredded Parmesan, Asiago Fresh & Romano Cheese, 3 Cheese Italian?

Use the USDA Food Buying Guide when it applies. For a processed product, obtain and evaluate a current valid Child Nutrition (CN) label or a signed manufacturer Product Formulation Statement (PFS), as applicable. Match the document to the exact product and preparation instructions before recording a contribution.

What does the listed serving size for Dragone 3 Cheese Italian Shredded Parmesan, Asiago Fresh & Romano Cheese, 3 Cheese Italian mean?

The source record lists a typical serving size of 28 g. That value is a product-data reference, not a calculated CACFP or SFSP meal-pattern contribution. Use the applicable Food Buying Guide entry, CN label, or PFS to document crediting.

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