Participant Food List - Maine

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PARTICIPANT FOOD LISTParticipant Food List13

MilkAllowed: Largest unit size available as listed on check: Gallon, Half Gallon, Quart Type specified on check: 1% or nonfat/skim, 2%, or whole milkOne Gallon: GAL128 liquid ouncesHalf Gallon: HALF GAL64 liquid ouncesQuart: QT32 liquid ouncesAllowed only if printed on check: Nutrish (Acidophilus) Lactose Free Milk like LactAid, Dry Hannaford Lactose Free, or Shaw’s UHT Lactose FreeNot Allowed: Flavored, organic or raw milk Goat’s milk Glass bottlesParticipants are encouraged to purchase the least expensive brand available.Fortified Soy BeverageOnly allowed if printed on WIC check:Silk Soymilk, OriginalHalf Gallon (64 oz.)Refrigerated Only8th Continent Fortified SoyBeverage, OriginalHalf Gallon (64 oz.);Refrigerated onlyPacific All Natural Ultra SoyNon-Dairy Beverage,Original, Quart (32 oz.);Shelf Stable onlyCheeseTwo (2) 8 oz. packages or One (1) 16 oz. package One (1) poundAllowed:Not Allowed: Any brand of block, shreddedor sliced cheese Reduced fat or regular American Cheddar Colby Jack Monterey Jack Mozzarella Swiss String cheese Package sizes other than 8 oz. or 16 oz. Deli or random weight cheese orindividually wrapped slices Cubed, wheels, wedges, or cracker cuts Imported or organic Cheese food, whips or spreads, cheeseblends or flavoredParticipants are encouraged to purchase the least expensive brand available.14

Tofu16 oz. package or less Nasoya (Organic) – Silken,Soft, Firm, Lite Firm,Lite Silken Azumaya (All Natural) –Silken, Firm, Extra FirmLite Extra FirmNot Allowed: Cubed or flavoredEggsAllowed: Full Dozen Grade A Any Size Brown or White ShellsNot Allowed: Fertile, organic, free-range, freerunning, cage free, vegetarian feed,omega-3, natural or low cholesterolParticipants are encouraged to purchase the leastexpensive brand available.Peanut Butter16 - 18 oz. jarAllowed: Any brand, creamy or crunchy May be all natural (organic not allowed)Not Allowed: Flavored, reduced/low fat, mixes, omega-3,added vitamins and minerals Squeezable, organic, nut spreadsParticipants are encouraged to purchase the leastexpensive brand available.Beans/Peas/LentilsAllowed: Any brand of plain beans/peas/lentils,such as navy beans, black beans, kidneybeans, or chickpeas Dried – 16 oz. bags only Canned – 15 to 16 oz. cans only Fat-free refried beansNot Allowed: Green beans, wax beans, green peas Baked beans, soup mix, seasoned,added flavors or meats Organic, all naturalParticipants are encouraged to purchase the leastexpensive brand available.15MILK/SOY BEVERAGE/CHEESE/TOFU/EGGS/PEANUT BUTTER/BEANS, PEAS & LENTILSAllowed:

WHOLE GRAINS ITEMSBreadBread (may only purchase size specified on check)16 oz. packageArnold 100% WholeBest Yet 100%Wheat BreadWhole Wheat BreadBimbo 100% WholeWheat BreadCountry Kitchen100% WholeWheat BreadHannaford100% WholeWheat BreadMarket Basket100% WholeWheat BreadPepperidge Farms100% WholeWheat BreadPepperidge FarmsVery Thin 100%Whole Wheat BreadShaw’s No SaltAdded WheatBreadSunbeam 100%Whole Wheat BreadSara Lee 100%Whole Wheat BreadWonder 100%Whole Wheat Bread24 oz. package (only if printed on check)Arnold Whole GrainClassics 100%Whole Wheat BreadCountry Kitchen100% WholeWheat BreadFreihofer’s Hearty100% WholeWheat BreadNot Allowed: Specialty breads, such as breads withadded fiber or flavors Any other whole wheat bread product, such asbagels, English muffins, buns, rolls, and pita bread Organic breadIf a WIC approved bread is not available when youchoose to buy your Whole Grain Item, considerpurchasing WIC approved oatmeal, tortillas orbrown rice.16

WHOLE GRAIN ITEMSOatmeal16 oz. packageAllowed: McCann’s Quick Cooking Irish Oatmeal McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal McCann’s Quick and Easy NaturalSteel Cut Irish Oatmeal Mom’s Best Naturals Quick Oats Mom’s Best Naturals Old Fashioned Oats Silver Palate Thick and Rough OatmealNot Allowed: Individual/single-serve packets Flavored or organic oatmealTortillas Carlita Soft White Corn TortillasCarlita Whole Wheat TortillasChi Chi’s White Corn TortillasChi Chi’s Whole Wheat TortillasHerdez Corn TortillasHerdez Whole Wheat TortillasMarket Basket Whole Wheat TortillasMission Yellow Corn TortillasMission Whole Wheat TortillasMy Essentials Whole Wheat TortillasOrtega Whole Wheat TortillasSanta Fe Whole Wheat TortillasSanta Fe White Corn TortillasSanta Fe Yellow Corn TortillasShurfine Whole Wheat Fajita Style TortillasNot Allowed: Hard shell or flour tortillas Organic tortillasBrown Rice14 -16 oz. packageAllowed: Any brandShort, medium, or long grainRegular, quick, or instantBasmati Brown, Jasmine Brown or Boil inBag Brown RiceNot Allowed: Seasoned, wild or organic rice Brown rice mixed with wild rice, white rice,or any other type of rice Single-serve packetsParticipants are encouraged to purchase the leastexpensive brand available.17WHOLE GRAINS16 oz. packageAllowed:

FRUITS AND VEGETABLESOrganic fruits and vegetables are allowedFresh Fruits and VegetablesAllowed: Any variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, exceptwhite potatoes Sweet potatoes and yams Salad mixes in bags without croutons, nuts, meat,cheese or dressing Pre-cut vegetables Garlic - not on a stringNot Allowed: White potatoes (this includes all potatoes except sweetpotatoes and yams) Anything from a salad bar Fruit baskets or cut vegetables with dip Vegetable mixes/salads with croutons, nuts, meats,cheese or dressing Decorative or dried fruits or vegetables or mixed fruitand nuts Herbs and spices like basil, parsley, or chives Garlic on a stringAllowed: Frozen VegetablesAny brand or sizeAny variety or mixture of vegetables without potatoesAny package type, box, or bagWith or without saltNot Allowed: Vegetables with sauce, cheese, seasoned, flavorings,or breadings Any potato products including French fries, hashbrowns, or tater tots Vegetables with added pasta or nutsCans and Jars of VegetablesAllowed: Any brand or size Any plain single vegetables or mixture withoutpotatoes Low sodium, low salt, no salt added Yellow beans, green beans, wax beans andgreen peas can be purchased with the fruit andvegetable voucher(All other beans may be purchased with the bean/peas/lentils check)Not Allowed: White potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams or pie filling Pickled, marinated, seasoned or in sauce Home-canned vegetables, vegetable soup mixesor olives Cream style corn18

Canned Tomato ProductsAllowed: Any brand or size in metal cans onlyTomato paste or pureePlain diced, stewed, whole or crushed tomatoesLow sodium, low salt, or no salt addedNot Allowed: Tomato products in jars, tubes or pouchesSoup, ketchup or salsaTomato, pizza, pasta, spaghetti, or marinara sauceTomatoes with flavoring like garlic or basilFrozen FruitsAllowed: Any brand or size with no added sugar or artificial sweetener Any variety or mixture of fruits Frozen fruits in syrup Sorbet, fruit bars or frozen fruit pulpsAllowed: Cans and Jars of FruitsAny brand or sizeMay be in metal cans or glass or plastic jarsPacked in water or 100 percent fruit juiceApplesauce - no sugar added/unsweetened onlyNot Allowed: Any syrup: heavy, light/lite, extra light, corn,high fructose corn Added sugar, corn syrup, nectar, or lightly sweetenedin fruit juice Cranberry sauce or pie filling Artificial sweeteners or low carb Fruits in gel or jello The fruit & vegetable check can be used at WIC approvedstore, farmer’s market or farm stand. If the total cost of all fruits & vegetables you buyis more than the value printed on the fruit& vegetable check, you can pay the difference.19FRUITS & VEGETABLESNot Allowed:

100% JUICE100% Juice - Frozen ConcentrateNot Allowed:Juice drinks with added sugar, juice cocktails, or anyorganic juice11.5 -12 oz. cans (for women only)Best Yet Apple GrapeGreat Value Apple GrapeDole All flavors of100% juiceHannaford Apple GrapeEssentialEveryday Apple GrapeLangers AppleMarket Basket Old Orchard Apple(Green Top Only) All flavors of100% juiceSenecaShurFineTipton GroveWelch’sAny BrandAny Brand Apple Orange Apple Apple Grape(Yellow Top Only)All Flavors of100% Juice Grapefruit100% Juice - Liquid Concentrate11.5 oz. cansWelch’s(Yellow Top Only) All Flavors20

100% Juice - Bottled Liquid64 oz. bottles (for children only)Apple and Eve AppleBest Yet Apple GrapeEssentialEveryday Apple Grape White GrapeGreat ValueHannafordIGAJuicy JuiceLangersMarket BasketMott’sMy EssentialsOld Orchard Grape White Grape Apple GrapeJUICE Apple Grape White Grape All Flavors Apple AppleGrapeRed GrapeWhite Grape Apple Apple Grape White Grape Apple Grape White GrapeWIC cannot paythe 5 cent bottledeposit.ShurFine Apple Grape White GrapeTipton Grove Apple Grape21WIC participantsmust pay thedeposit for eachbottle of juice.

CEREALS12 oz. box or largerWhole Grain CerealB9Folic AcidCereal: Name BrandCheeriosMultigrainCheeriosKixBerry BerryKixHoney KixCorn ChexRice ChexWheat ChexCrispixQuaker Life(Original)All BranCompleteWheatFlakesWhole GrainTotalPost BranFlakesCorn FlakesSpecial K(Original)Alpha-BitsMalt-O-Meal Rice Krispies Grape-Nuts Grape-NutsCrispy RiceFlakesFrostedMalt-O-Meal Honey Nut Malt-O-Meal Whole GrainMini-Wheats Frosted Mini ShreddedOriginalCream of(Original)SpoonersWheatHot WheatWheatCerealHoneyBunches ofOatsHoneyMalt-O-Meal Malt-O-MealBunches of Oat Blenders Oat BlendersOatswith Honey with Honeyw/Almonds & Almonds22SunbeltSimpleGranola

Cereal: Generic Corn Flakes Crispy/Crisp Rice Frosted Spoon-sizedShredded Wheat Oat Wise (regular) Square-shaped CornBiscuits Square-shaped WheatBiscuits Tasteeos/Toasted Oats Toasted Rice Flakes Corn Flakes Crispy Hexagons Crispy Rice Crunchy CornSquares Crunchy Oat Squares– Original Crunchy WheatSquares Frosted ShreddedWheat Good Day ToastedRice Cereal Nutty Nuggets Toasted Oats Corn Flakes Crisp Rice Frosted Bite SizeShredded Wheat Tasteeos Corn Flakes Crisp Rice Crunchy Nuggets Frosted ShreddedWheat Toasted Corn Toasted Wheat Toasted WholeGrain Oats(also Nature’s Crunch, Kiggin’sand Mornin’ Gem) Corn Flakes Crispy Rice Frosted ShreddedWheat Rollin’ Oats Corn Flakes Corn Squares Crisp Rice Frosted ShreddedWheat Bite Size Toasted Oats Wheat Squares Corn Flakes Crispy Hexagons Crispy Rice Nutty Nuggets Toasted Corn Toasted Wheat Wheat FlakesWays to Buy 36 oz. of Cereal:12 oz 12 oz 12 oz 36 oz.16 oz 20 oz 36 oz.2312 oz 24 oz 36 oz.BREAKFAST CEREAL Bite Size FrostedShredded Wheat Corn Flakes Crispy Rice Tasteeos/Toasted Oats Bite Size FrostedShredded Wheat Corn Flakes Crispy Rice Oat Wise (regular) Toasted Oats

Canned FishTuna - 5 oz. or 6 oz. canAllowed: Light only, water packed, any brandNot Allowed: Oil packaged, sauce (flavored) packed, white, organic,all natural steak or fillet, or albacoreSalmon – 5 oz., 6 oz., 14.75 oz. or 15 oz. canAllowed: Pink salmon, water packed, any brandNot Allowed: Oil packed, sauce (flavored) packed, organic, all natural,smoked, Atlantic, Keta, Blueback, red, salmon steak or filletSardines - 3.75 oz. canAllowed: Water packed, any brandNot Allowed: Oil packed, sauce (flavored) packed, organic, all natural,kippered fishInfant Formula Brand, size & type listed on checkInfant Cereal8 oz.boxesBrand listed on checkAllowed: Multigrain* Oatmeal* Rice** KosherNot Allowed: Formula-fortified infant cerealInfant cereal with added protein or DHA/ARAOrganicAdded fruitWays to Buy 24 oz. Cereal:8 oz 8 oz 248 oz 24 oz.

INFANTSBaby Food Fruits and Vegetables4 oz. Stage 2 onlyBrand listed on checkAllowed:Fruit:Vegetables: Corn and Sweet PotatoApplesauce* Garden Vegetables*Apples and Bananas Mixed VegetablesApples and Blueberries* Squash*Apples and Cherries Sweet Potatoes*Apples, Mango and Kiwi Sweet Carrots*Apples, Pears and Bananas Sweet Peas*Apricots with Pears and Apples* Green BeansBanana and Mixed BerriesChiquita Bananas*Chiquita Bananas and StrawberriesMangoPeachesPears*Pears and Pineapple*KosherPears and RaspberriesNot Allowed: Goya brand Stage 1, Stage 2 ½, or Stage 3 Cobbler, Desserts, Dinners, or Meat and Fruit/Vegetablecombinations Added Sugar or DHA/ARA Yogurt BlendBaby Food Meats2.5 oz. Stage 1 onlyBrand listed on checkAllowed: Beef and Beef Broth Chicken and Chicken Broth Turkey and Turkey Broth25CANNED FISH/INFANT FORMULA/BABY FOODS

Nutrish (Acidophilus) Lactose Free Milk like LactAid, Dry Hannaford Lactose Free, or Shaw's UHT Lactose Free Not Allowed: Flavored, organic or raw milk Goat's milk Glass bottles Milk Cheese One Gallon: GAL 128 liuid ounces Half Gallon: HALF GAL 6 liuid ounces Quart: QT 32 liuid ounces