Outline of the state of Rhode Island
State
Rhode Island
Requires all grains be whole grain

Category
School Meals—Whole Grains

Category
School Meals—Whole Grains

State law requires that all grains be made with enriched and whole grain meal or flour. These items must contain at least 51% whole grains and the remaining grains in the product must be enriched.

200-RICR-20-25-4 Regulations Governing Nutritional Requirements for Reimbursable Meals and Competitive Foods and Beverages; Limitations on Competitive Foods and Beverages at Meal Time

  1. On a weekly basis, at least one-half (1/2) of the "grain servings" in USDA meals must be one hundred (100%) per cent whole grain and the remaining "grain servings" must be whole grain rich.
Policy Type
Regulation