Tennessee WIC Approved and Non-Approved

Canned Beans

“To Bean or not to Bean”

Canned Beans Become Approved October 1,

2011Another option for WIC participants in addition to dry beans and peas

Readily available at authorized WIC vendors

Consumer demand has shifted greatly in recent years from dried beans in packets to canned beans

The Requirements for Canned Beans

Can only be purchased with Food Instruments (FIs)

Any brand and variety of plain beans15 oz to 16 oz cansCan have added salt and sugarCan be labeled reduced sodiumCannot have added meat, sauces, or

spicesCannot be labeled organic

It’s Time to Test Your Knowledge

So Let’s Play “To Bean or Not to Bean”

But Before We Begin

A Disclaimer:Please note that all examples used in this presentation are representative samples of approved and non-approved WIC foods.Any product described as approved is not specifically endorsed by the Tennessee WIC Program.

Here’s our First QuestionAre either of these products approved?

16 ounces 15 ounces

The Answer Is Yes

•Any brand of plain beans in the correct size is approved

Now Here’s Our Second Question

These have tomato sauce, but no meat

These have both tomato sauce and meat

Are they approved? Are they approved?

The Answer is No for Both

•Approved products cannot have added meat, sauces or spices

We Now Move on to Our Third Question

Are these products primarily aimed at Hispanic participants approved?

15 ounces 16 ounces 16 ounces

The Answer is Yes for All of Them

•Again, any brand of plain beans in the correct size is approved

And Now Here is Our Fourth and Final Question

Are either one of these Great Northern Beans approved?

15.5 ounces 15 ouncesNo Salt Added

The One on the Left is Approved, The One on the

Right is Not

Plain beans in the right Plain beans in the right size can, but organicsize can

We Hope You Did Well On Our Game

If you wish more information about the WIC Food List or other Program Information, visit our web site at:

http://health.tn.gov/wic/