Specification Definition
• Prohibited ingredients • Nutritional Standards • Unit on which award is made • Quality Indicators • Meal pattern requirements/ child nutrition (CN) label
The physical descriptions of products, material, and/or process • Words to describe: • Color • Size • Packaging • Numbers or letters to describe: • Grade
Product specification: Name of product
• Weight • Quality
• WG Breaded Chicken Nuggets • Milk, Fluid, Unflavored • Apples, Red Delicious • WG Breaded Cod • Beans, Green • Cups, Foam
Why do you need a specification?
• Required for SNP • Helps the vendor understand exactly what you want so a competitive price can be quoted
Product specification: Product Description
Clearly identify the product listed • Type • Cut and Shape • Portion Size
Product specification Information
• Precooked Weight • Frozen, Fresh, or Dry
• Name of product • Description of the product • Case pack and weight • Minimum and maximum size and pieces • Main ingredient(s) • Other product ingredients
*If specifying a brand, ensure to state that “an equal” product may be offered and describe the performance or other relevant requirements of the product.
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K-12 SPECIFICATION GUIDE
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