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, 9 vitamins and minerals, and 530mg of potassium.
(made with white meat chicken patties) 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 larger white meat chicken pieces
- 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
PRIMAVERA SAUCE, (WATER, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CREAM, NON FAT MILK, CREAM, GARLIC, CHICKEN FAT, BUTTER, CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], NATURAL FLAVOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, CELERY, CARROT AND ONION JUICE CONCENTRATES, OLIVE OIL, CORN OIL, SUGAR, GARLIC AND ONION POWDERS), WATER, GREEN BEANS, COOKED CHUNK-SHAPED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN PATTIE (WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, RICE STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SEA SALT, CHICKEN BROTH POWDER [CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, FLAVORING]), CARROTS, SQUASH, PEAS, CELERY, ONIONS, ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), LESS THAN 2%OF: CORN, RED PEPPERS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CHICKEN BROTH, NATURAL FLAVOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE; CELERY, CARROT AND ONION JUICE CONCENTRATES
Nutrition Facts
Serv. Size 1 tray (170g)
Servings Per Container |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 100 |
| Calories from Fat 30 |
| Total Fat: | 3g |
| Saturated Fat: | 1g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 15mg |
| Sodium: | 340mg |
| Potassium: | 270mg |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 11g |
| Dietary Fiber: | 2g |
| Sugar: | 3g |
| Protein: | 7g |
| %Daily Value | |
| Protein: |
27% |
| Vitamin A: |
60% |
| Vitamin C: |
0% |
| Calcium: |
4% |
| Iron: |
8% |
| Niacin: |
10% |
| Vitamin B6: |
10% |
| Magnesium: |
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.