USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches

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USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches

Mmm tofu. (Photo by flavorrelish .) School lunches can now offer tofu as a “meat alternate,” thanks to a little-noticed announcement from the Department of Agriculture in January. If you’re looking for it in the government code, it’s at “7 C.F.R. 210.10(c)(2)(i)(D) of the regulatory text for the NSLP,” so just flip on over to that sub-sub-sub-sub-subsection. Here’s the USDA’s announcement. View this document on Scribd In short: While tofu does not currently have a Federal standard of identity, the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) encourage plant-based sources of protein such as tofu. According to the DGA, consumption of a balanced variety of protein foods can contribute to improved nutrient intake and health benefits. Not to get post-modern, but who among us does have a federal standard of identity? (You’ll soon need one to vote in various Southern states.) T...

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@veggbeauty » 14 Oct '12, 3am
RT @chicago_veg: School lunches can now offer tofu as a "meat alternate" [link]
@eatingkind » 12 Oct '12, 4am
Surprised this hasn't happened earlier: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link]
@chicago_veg » 10 Oct '12, 3am
School lunches can now offer tofu as a "meat alternate" [link]
@WeLiveGreen » 03 Oct '12, 9pm
tofu approved as a meat substitute for school lunches #WIN [link]
@KarenMessier » 03 Oct '12, 2pm
RT @piaktw: RT @piaktw: RT @BeaElliott: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches #vegan [link]
@KarenMessier » 02 Oct '12, 11pm
RT @BeaElliott: RT @BeaElliott: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches #vegan [link]
@benjalord » 01 Oct '12, 10am
"USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches" via @nytdining by @grist [link]
@elsiegilmore » 30 Sep '12, 9pm
This is encouraging! Yippee! "USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches" @grist [link]
@VegSocHawaii » 29 Sep '12, 11am
RT @VfoodSA: RT @VfoodSA: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link]
@Vegebutcher » 29 Sep '12, 10am
RT @jeedeecee: RT @jeedeecee: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] @Vegebutcher @VegaSlager
@jeedeecee » 28 Sep '12, 9pm
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] @Vegebutcher @VegaSlager
@rachelcernansky » 28 Sep '12, 4pm
Wow, USDA OKs tofu as meat replacement in school lunches [link] via @grist
@VeganForAlways » 28 Sep '12, 2pm
Belated, @USDA, but an applauded step-in-the-right-direction, nevertheless. USDA OKs tofu in school lunches. [link]
@bwradley » 28 Sep '12, 1pm
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches, which should tick people in favor of unhealthy lunch choices. [link]
@csiroperfidy » 28 Sep '12, 11am
Tofu approved by the USDA for school lunches [link] Will this lead to heart surgeons on the dole?
@LisaAkari » 28 Sep '12, 10am
Which? Organic or GMO? RT @grist: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link]
@ann_donovan » 28 Sep '12, 4am
Though 85% of US soy is #GMO RT @grist: USDA OKs tofu as meat substitute in school lunches [link] @GMWatch @GMOjournal
@billsvision » 28 Sep '12, 12am
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] via @zite
@OnlineVegan » 27 Sep '12, 10pm
RT @jrichardson256: RT @jrichardson256: USDA approves tofu in school lunches #Elementary #backinmiddleschool #vegan [link]
@jrichardson256 » 27 Sep '12, 10pm
USDA approves tofu in school lunches #Elementary #backinmiddleschool #vegan [link]
@LibertyHill » 27 Sep '12, 9pm
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches. Enjoy your inevitable tofu pizzas, kids! [link]
@mfischrob » 27 Sep '12, 8pm
Excellent! RT @drgrist: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Creeping sharia.
@funnygut » 27 Sep '12, 7pm
RT @drgrist: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Creeping sharia.
@drgrist » 27 Sep '12, 7pm
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Creeping sharia.
@ClareyOx » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
@grist: RT @gristmill: a bit of good news from the US: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link]
@NexusContractin » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @econewsnetwork: USDA Oks Tofu as a Meat Substitute in School Lunches via @grist... [link]
@meganpaolone » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
#vegetarians taking over the world MT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link]
@ForEffectiveGov » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @KansasWatchdog: RT @ombwatch: USDA approves tofu for use in school lunches for the first time [link]
@KansasWatchdog » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @ombwatch: USDA approves tofu for use in school lunches for the first time [link]
@ForEffectiveGov » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
USDA approves tofu for use in school lunches for the first time [link]
@djsartin » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@grist » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@gristmill » 27 Sep '12, 5pm
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@grist » 28 Sep '12, 4am
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link]
@gemswinc » 27 Sep '12, 11pm
USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link]
@kckitty » 27 Sep '12, 7pm
RT @drgrist: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Creeping sharia.
@TheGameOfLife » 27 Sep '12, 7pm
RT @drgrist: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Creeping sharia.
@DrewDawg » 27 Sep '12, 7pm
RT @drgrist: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Creeping sharia.
@bkwebber » 27 Sep '12, 7pm
RT @KansasWatchdog: RT @ombwatch: USDA approves tofu for use in school lunches for the first time [link]
@SqueakyGreenLLC » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@janetwilson66 » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@climatebabes » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@BranGoch » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@JessNaudziunas » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@ApresRainArroyo » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@APBBlue » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!
@kate_sheppard » 27 Sep '12, 6pm
RT @grist: RT @gristmill: USDA OKs tofu as a meat substitute in school lunches [link] Next stop: Arugula! Then mochaccinos!