What is Scratch Cooking? (2024)

Scratch cooking is real food with real ingredients.

There are many definitions of scratch cooking (and types of school meals in general!), but for us, scratch cooking means school districts cooking their own meals and incorporating whole, fresh ingredients, rather than pre-assembled or processed meals and meal components. Scratch cooking prioritizes the incorporation of raw proteins, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables that can create nutritious and delicious meals.

What is Scratch Cooking? (2024)

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