What is a CN label?

A CN label statement clearly identifies the contribution of a commercial product toward the meal pattern requirements, based on the USDA’s evaluation of the product’s formulation. CN labeling provides a warranty that the product contributes to the meal pattern requirements, as printed on the label.

Are Gortons fish sticks good for you?

A: Yes, those fish sticks do count as a serving. But the breading may contain dangerous trans fat (partially hydrogenated vegetable oil). Even if it doesn’t, the breading can be high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar.

Is Gorton’s fish sticks real fish?

100% real fish sticks in a crunchy golden breading. Value Pack (44 ct.) Club Pack (90 ct.)

What are Gorton’s fish sticks made of?

Breadcrumb coating Wheat flour, water, yellow corn flour, sugar, salt, palm oil, onion powder, whey, baking powder (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, cream of tartar), yeast, natural flavor.

How do I find CN labels?

CN labels are found on the outer packaging of products purchased in bulk. If you have your food delivered by a vendor or purchase your food at a warehouse type store, you should be able to obtain CN labeled products.

How long is a CN label good for?

A CN label is considered valid until the product formulation changes or five years has lapsed, whichever comes first.

What are the best fish sticks to buy?

Nutrition info refers to 3½ ounces or 100 grams.

• Trader Joe’s Lightly Breaded Fish Sticks.
• 365 Whole Foods Breaded Fish Sticks.
• Trident Seafoods The Ultimate Fish Stick.
• Starfish Gluten Free Panko Breaded Fish Sticks.
• Gorton’s Whole Fillet Fish Stick.
• Van de Kamp’s Crunchy Breaded Fish Sticks.
• Ian’s Gluten-Free Fish Sticks.

Why are fish sticks bad for you?

Sodium Considerations Fish sticks are generally high in sodium, which can be problematic if you have high blood pressure or heart disease. According to the USDA, a serving of five frozen fish sticks contains 565 milligrams of sodium. Even five reduced-fat baked fish sticks contain 340 milligrams of sodium.

What fish does Gorton’s use?

Flaky, wild-caught whole Alaska Pollock fillets in a golden crunchy Panko breadcrumb.

Do Gorton’s fish sticks have mercury?

100% Whole Fillet Fish: No fillers; no preservatives; no artificial colors or flavors; no hydrogenated oils; no antibiotics. Good source of protein (Per Serving. Vegetable oil. Gorton’s tests to ensure strict compliance with both Gorton’s and Government quality and safety standards, including those for mercury.

What does CN mean in food?

Child Nutrition
The USDA, Child Nutrition (CN) Labeling Program provides food manufacturers the option to include a standardized food crediting statement on their product label.

What are the healthiest fish sticks to eat?

A better choice is Life Choices Whole Fillet Fish Sticks. Also made from wild-caught Alaskan pollock, these fish sticks aren’t pre-fried in oil and, as a result, contain a fraction of the fat.

What are the ingredients in Gorton’s fish sticks?

Wheat flour, water, yellow corn flour, sugar, salt, onion powder, whey, yeast, baking powder (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, cream of tartar), natural flavor. Canola and/or soybean oil. CONTAINS: POLLOCK, WHEAT, MILK. Please refer to the label on your actual package for the most current nutrition, ingredient and allergen information.

What kind of seafood is at Gortons seafood?

Whether you’re craving crunchy classics, guilt-free bites or gourmet recipes, Gorton’s has a line on the seafood you love. Sorry, your search returned no results…

What makes smart and crunchy fish sticks so good?

Always crunchy, never fried. We cut out all the artificial stuff, then we cut our Smart & Crunchy Fish Sticks from 100% sustainably wild-caught fillets and bread them in a crunchy, golden panko coating. What you’re left with is a 100% delicious Fish Sticks.

How many calories are in Gorton’s premium Cod sticks?

Amount Per Serving: Calories 270 % Daily Value* Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Trans Fat 0g