Line Lunch Specifications

 

 

Contents of the lunch

must exceed 4000 calories,

575 grams of carbohydrates,

and 148 grams of protein and

82 grams of fat

 Line (24 Hour) Lunch

Vegetarian Line (24 Hour) Lunch

 

Sandwich Entrée

All sandwich items to be packaged separately to preserve freshness and ensure quality.

Entrée Option 1 - Meat Sandwich – One (1) serving

6 ounces of one of (or a combo of) the following meat: Roast beef (solid), Ham, Turkey breast, Corned Beef, Pastrami, Tuna or Chicken salad

2 ounces of cheese

Wheat or multigrain bread/roll preferred

Entrée Option 2 - Vegetarian Sandwich – One (1) serving

6 ounces of one of (or a combo of) the following high protein meat substitute: Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan, Textured Vegetable Protein, Bean, Lentil or Pea based Meats

2 ounces of cheese

Wheat or multigrain bread/roll preferred

Non-Refrigerated Entrée - 2 servings

Can be made up of multiple items or one larger item that is 2 servings.

Meat Non-Refrigerated Entree Options - 2 Servings

Examples:

  • Premixed tuna/chicken salad + roll + produce and condiments

  • Ready to eat meal or soup in pouch

  • Frozen Burrito or meal with foil for reheating

  • Dehydrated meal

  • Oatmeal with honey/dried fruit and nut butter packs

  • Hummus with crackers or vegetables

  • PB&J sandwich or 2 uncrustables

  • Baked potato or sweet potato in foil for reheating with toppings

Non-Refrigerated Vegetarian Entree Options -2 Servings

Non-Refrigerated Snack Items - 8-10 servings required

Servings must be different items to ensure variety due to potential allergies, eating styles, accessibility and changing conditions during shift. Vegetarian options must be from plant proteins and cannot contain whey.

Required Items:

  • Jerky: 2 oz minimum meat cuts or high protein meat alternative

  • Nuts or Trail Mix: 2 one oz servings

  • Dried Fruit Item: 2 one oz servings

Examples:

  • Nut or seed butter packets

  • Honey Sticks

  • Veggie chips

  • Dehydrated or Marinated Vegetables

  • Fruit and Vegetable Squeeze Packs

  • Fruit Strips or Cups

  • Protein Cookies or Bars

  • Pretzels, crackers, cookies, chips, granola bars

Supplemental Food and Drink - 2 Servings

One serving must be solid food such as protein bar. Second serving may also be solid food or gel or drink. Vegetarian Options must be from plant protein and cannot contain whey.

Examples:

  • Gel Supplements: CLIF Shot Energy Gel, GU Energy Gel

  • Energy bars: CLIF, Power or Quest Bar

  • Powdered supplements

Fresh Fruit - 2 Servings

One cup per serving

Vegetables – 2 Servings

One cup per serving

Miscellaneous

Electrolyte Replacement – Two (2) Servings

To be mixed in 16-20oz water bottle

Examples: Gatorade, Fluid, Vitalyte, CLIF

Single Serving Instant Coffee Packet - One (1) Serving

Condiments - One (1) Package

Appropriate to the contents of lunch

Accessories – One (1) Package

Utensils (fork, spoon, knife)

Six (6) napkins

Seasonings

Chewing gum