Kraft Heinz is creating special versions of two Lunchables varieties that will meet federal school lunch standards.
Kraft Heinz is preparing to sell Lunchables to schools. The company says it has two varieties that will meet federal school lunch requirements for K-8 students.
The turkey and cheese with cracker variety will contain 1 ounce of grains and 2 ounces of meat or meat alternative. The extra cheesy pizza will contain 2 ounces of grains and 2 ounces of meat or meat alternative. The turkey and cheese variety commonly sold throughout the U.S. in stores has 13 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbohydrates and 740 milligrams of sodium. The extra cheesy pizza variety in stores has 14 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrates and 510 milligrams of sodium.A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said the serving size for the Lunchables sold to schools will be larger. The turkey and cheese type sold in stores is 3.2 ounces. The one for schools will be 3.5 ounces.
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