Did You Know?
This meal combined with 6 fl. oz. of 2% milk (vitamin A & D fortified) has 60% of the preschooler daily value for protein, 13 vitamins and minerals, and 600mg of potassium.
Packed in seasoned water
Divider tray keeps entree and veggies separate
Nutrition Specially Made for Preschoolers
You want the best possible nutrition for your child. The GRADUATES line of preschooler meals and snacks are specially made for preschooler developmental and nutritional needs.
Made for Preschoolers
- Grown up tastes and textures
- Made with turkey meatballs
- Taste preschoolers love
IMPORTANT NOTES
This product should only be fed to seated, supervised children who are experienced in chewing food with their back molars (typically around 2 years old).
*1/3 cup = 1 serving of vegetables for preschoolers according to the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents, 2005 & 2006
Good for Preschoolers
- 1/3 cup of vegetables*
- Good source of protein
- 2g of fiber per serving
- No preservatives
*1/3 cup = 1 serving of vegetables for preschoolers according to the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents, 2005 & 2006
Ingredients
TOMATO SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, TOMATOES, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, ONIONS, SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED) MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, TORULA YEAST, BUTTER, SOYBEANS, OLIVE OIL, CORN OIL, CREAM, WHEAT, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID)), WATER, CORN, COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COOKED TURKEY MEATBALLS (GROUND TURKEY MEAT, WATER, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, BREAD CRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, YEAST], SEASONINGS [SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION FLAVORINGS[GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR), DEHYDRATED CELERY], TOMATO PUREE, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ROMANO CHEESE FROM COW'S MILK [CULTURED PART SKIM MILK, SALT ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE), LESS THAN 2% OF: RED PEPPERS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CELERY, CARROT AND ONION JUICE CONCENTRATES, TURMERIC EXTRACT, COLOR
Nutrition Facts
Serv. Size 1 tray (170g)
Servings Per Container |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 140 |
| Calories from Fat 30 |
| Total Fat: | 3g |
| Saturated Fat: | 1g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 15mg |
| Sodium: | 390mg |
| Potassium: | 340mg |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 20g |
| Dietary Fiber: | 2g |
| Sugar: | 7g |
| Protein: | 7g |
| %Daily Value | |
| Protein: |
25% |
| Vitamin A: |
10% |
| Vitamin C: |
0% |
| Calcium: |
6% |
| Iron: |
10% |
| Vitamin E: |
10% |
| Niacin: |
10% |
| Vitamin B6: |
10% |
| Zinc: |
10% |
| Magnesium: |
10% |
| Copper: |
10% |
Always refer to the product packaging for the most accurate and up-to-date product information.
Preparation Instructions
- Remove tray from carton and puncture seal on both compartments.
- Microwave for 30 seconds.
- Carefully pull seal back from pull-tab at the end of small compartment just enough to drain liquid. After draining, remove seal from entire tray and discard.
- Stir contents and test temperature before serving.
- Refrigerate after opening. Discard unused portion after 2-3 days.
NOTE: Microwave ovens vary, so time is approximate.
DO NOT HEAT IN CONVENTIONAL OVEN
CAUTION: Contents are hot after heating, always test temperature before serving
GERBER® GRADUATES® Meals
Q: Do I have to microwave GRADUATES® meal selections?
A: No. All GRADUATES® products may be served at room temperature or cold. However, we recommend that you warm the LIL’ MEALS® and GRADUATES® LIL’ ENTRÉES® before serving to achieve the best possible taste and texture. Always test temperature before serving.
Q: How will I know when my child is ready for GRADUATES® products?
A: GRADUATES® offers a line of products that are appropriate for the Crawler, Toddler or Preschooler stage of your child’s development. Read the package for the developmental cues that indicate your child is ready for each product. Click here to learn more about Milestone Symbols™.
Q: What is the difference between GERBER® 3rd FOODS® and GRADUATES® products?
A: GERBER® 3rd FOODS® products have appropriate textures for babies learning to chew. GRADUATES® products are designed for older babies and toddlers who are learning to self-feed.
Q: How do I prepare GRADUATES® products?
A: GRADUATES® snack products such as Cookies, Puffs and LIL' CRUNCHIES® snacks and GRADUATES® side dishes such as Dices and LIL’ STICKS® meat and poultry sticks are ready to serve. Meal options such as GRADUATES® LIL’ ENTRÉES® selections and LIL’ MEALS™ may be microwaved and have easy-to-follow directions on the package. Always test temperature before serving.
Q: How do I store leftover GRADUATES® products?
Q: How do I find the “use by” date on the product?
A: GERBER® products - Each product is stamped with a “use by” date in the format dd MON yy. For example, a use-by date of August 25, 2010 would be indicated as “25 AUG 10”. The numbers before or after the use by date contain information about when and where the product was made.