To receive this submission request and to be added to the manufacturer’s contact list, please contact the Nutrition Unit at 80.Īfter submissions are received, a thorough analysis will be conducted based on USDA guidelines, nutritional quality, availability, cost, and acceptance of the product by WIC participants in Georgia. A request for food submissions will be sent out to manufacturers nine to twelve months prior to the update. The current update is effective August 2021. The Georgia WIC Approved Foods List is updated approximately every two years**. Once frozen, store in an air-tight container or bag in the freezer.Chill for the same amount of time that you boiled them. Using slotted spoon or tongs, remove veggies from boiling water and plunge them into the bowl of ice water.

Blanch them by boiling in a pot of water for 1-5 minutes, until the color is vibrant.

Cut into strips and roll up if desired.

Pour puree into prepared pan and cook until it becomes a leathery consistency.

Puree the fruit in a blender or food processor until no chunks remain.

Wash veggie/fruit and remove pits, seeds or cores.

Preheat oven to 140 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Remove from the oven and let stand overnight, then store in airtight containers.

Monitor closely as it will take between 4-8 hours of drying time. Keep the oven door open slightly, stir fruit every 30 minutes.Place slices in a single layer on a nonstick baking sheet.Wash veggie/fruit and remove pits, seeds or cores.If you are unable to consume your produce in the freshness window, try these preserving techniques. The below charts show how many days fresh veggies and fruits will remain at their peak freshness! How Long Can You Keep Your Fresh Produce? Whole Grain Bread NO Organic NO Light Bread No Buns or Rolls Loaf of Bread 16 ounce packages only Whole grain must be the first ingredient listed on the packaging.Shopping with Texas WIC: Fruits and Vegetables | Organic is allowed NOT ALLOWED No dried fruits and vegetables No added sugar, fats, or oils No added sauce or creamed vegetables No added rice, meat, pasta, white potatoes or noodles No breaded or battered vegetables, no fruits and vegetables from the salad bar, no fruit baskets, no party vegetable trays, and no ornamental or decorative fruits or vegetables such as chili peppers on a string, garlic on a string, gourds, painted pumpkins, and no french fries, tater tots, hash browns, etc. Orange yams and sweet potatoes are allowed. WIC APPROVED FOOD LIST Nevada and ITCN WIC Nutrition Program’s “WIC Approved Food List” Effective OctoWIC FOODS DETAILS Fruits and Vegetables Any brand and variety of fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables Whole, cut, or mixed fruit and vegetables, except white potatoes.

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