Think about variety: Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor. Experiment with flavor: Use fruits to sweeten a recipe instead of adding sugar.Keep visible reminders: Keep a bowl of washed whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.** The list will be updated more frequently as needed Tips To Focus On Fruits Produce, beans/peas/lentils, peanut butter, fish, cheese, eggs, milk, brown rice, orange and grapefruit juice. Whole grain bread/sandwich buns, whole grain tortillas, soy milk, tofu, juice, goat milk, cereal, infant cereal, infant fruits and vegetables, infant meats, yogurt, whole-wheat pasta.įoods listed as Least Expensive Brand or Any Brand: The revised list will be added to this page when finalized. The updated list will be emailed to all manufacturers on the contact list as soon as it has been finalized and approved. 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.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?
Shopping with Texas WIC: Fruits and Vegetables |
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