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From nuggets to nori: How global flavors are showing up in school cafeterias
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Schools nationwide are updating menus to meet federal nutrition rules while reflecting student cultural backgrounds and preferences, with some districts reducing added sugars to under 10%, officials said.
- On campuses across the U.S., cafeterias are showcasing new, culturally inspired menus, reflecting districts rethinking what belongs on the lunch tray.
- Earlier this year, federal guidelines lowered added sugars and sodium thresholds.
- Districts are rolling out menu mashups like kimchi quesadillas, poke taco bowls and breakfast-for-lunch bowls, and Brainerd Public Schools has added sushi with nori, Asian-style dumplings and noodles.
- As lunch lines mirror classroom diversity, schools use food to teach and build connections, and students give feedback and join taste tests to refine new menus.
- With an eye on diversity, schools and providers are promoting culturally relevant, plant-forward menus, and national providers are joining industry groups to support these efforts.
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From nuggets to nori: How global flavors are showing up in school cafeterias
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