Source: MRS 2026
MRS: 6745 — Fruit (6500s)

Tropical Fruit (Canned) - Merchants

Meal Component Contribution:
½ cup fruit
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: ½ cup
Recipe HACCP Process: #1 - No cook
Fruits
  •  Fruits

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Fruit, Tropical, Bulk, #2405
4  #10 cans + 6 1/2 cups
DIRECTIONS

1.

Chill the cans of fruit in the refrigerator.

CCP:  Hold product under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower).

2.

Open the cans, but do not drain the liquid from the fruit.

3.

Portion the fruit with a 4-ounce spoodle or #8 scoop into individual portion containers. Cover and refrigerate until time for service.
ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS: Place tropical fruit in 2-inch deep steamtable pans. Cover and refrigerate until time for service.

CCP:  Hold cut product under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower).

4.

Place the tropical fruit on the line for service.

CCP:  Hold product under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower).

5.

If serving the tropical fruit from the steamtable pans, portion with a 4-ounce spoodle or # 8 scoop for ½ cup fruit. If serving individual portions of tropical fruit, portion one individual portion container per serving.
Each portion provides ½ cup fruit.

CCP: Cover and hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service. Check the temperature every 30 minutes. Cover, label, and date any leftovers. Refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower.

Production Notes

- Chill the cans of tropical fruit in the refrigerator.
 

Serving Notes

Tropical fruit may be poured into serving line pans and portioned for service on the service line.

Purchasing Guide

- Use USDA Foods or Department of Defense (DoD) products when available.

Refer to the USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs and/or the item's product formulation statement for quantities to purchase if the recipe is altered.

Miscellaneous Notes

If changes are made in ingredients, check the crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
88
Carbohydrates
22.42 g
Dietary Fiber
0.98 g
Protein
0.00 g
Sodium
4.87 mg
Total Fat
0.00 g
Sat. Fat
0.00 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g