INGREDIENT | MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS) |
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Grapes, Red/Green, Seedless, Bulk, Fresh, #4206 | 19 pounds + 4 ounces |
1. | Rinse the grapes in cool, clean, running water, then drain them thoroughly. |
2. | Portion ½ cup (about 14 grapes) with a #8 scoop or a 4 ounce spoodle into individual serving dishes. |
3. | Cover and chill until ready for service. CCP: Refrigerate fruit for service at 41 degrees F or lower. |
4. | Portion ½ cup of grapes per serving. Each portion provides ½ cup of fruit. CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower). Cover, label, and date any leftovers. Refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower. |
Use USDA Foods or Department of Defense (DoD) products when available.
Refer to USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs for quantities to purchase if different varieties of fruit are used (such as canned).
If changes are made in ingredients, check crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.
"Culinary Techniques for Healthy School Meals: Preparing Fruits" provides seasoning and serving ideas for fruits.
Use loose grapes to garnish fresh-cup melons or other fruit combinations.
Use a variety of grapes for added color.
Using scissors, snip clusters so clusters are uniform in size or purchase "lunch bunch" grapes.
Avoid grapes that are soft, wrinkled, or wilted.
Store grapes unwashed.