8.370.16.53 NMAC
Section 53. Food Supplies And Preparation
A. Supplies: Food shall be purchased or procured from approved sources or sources meeting federal, state, and local standards or laws. B. Preparation: Food shall be cleaned and prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor and appearance. Food shall be cut, chopped, or ground as needed for individual residents. C. Milk: Only pasteurized fluid milk which is certified Grade A shall be used for beverages. Powdered milk may be used for cooking if it meets Grade A standards or is heated to a temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit during cooking