CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION: WHO IS USFA & PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
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WRITING FOOD SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL FOODSERVICE
What is Included in a Specification?
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Specification Template
How are Food Specifications Used?
Examples & Resources
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USFA STANDARDS
Antibiotic-Free (ABF) Chicken Standard Responsible Antibiotic Use Turkey Standard Boost the Roost, NAE Chicken Pilot by USFA Ingredient Guide & Quick Reference
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
Compostable 5 Compartment Plate Sample Bid Sheet for “LOCAL” Apples
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Beef Burger Beef Crumbles
Chicken Breast Patty, Breaded Chicken Breast Tender, Breaded Chicken Breast Chunk, Breaded Chicken Drumstick, Unbreaded Cereal, Single Serve 1 oz Cereal, Single Serve 2 oz French Toast Stick with Egg French Toast Stick, Baked or Grilled Pizza, Cheese 16 Inch Round Pizza, Pepperoni 16 Inch Round Pizza, French Bread, Cheese
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Turkey Breast, Sliced Turkey Ham, Sliced Turkey Crumbles
Turkey Frank
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RESOURCES
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K-12 SPECIFICATION GUIDE
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