The answer to your question is self evident. Do not overthink it. An image of the paper Customs form for the USA is at the link. It asks whether you are bringing food into the USA. The answer to that question is "yes" so that is what you should enter on your form (or screen if GE or other automated station). You will then be asked by an agent what sort of food and you should truthfully answer that question. As it is admissible food, you will be admitted with the food (presuming you are otherwise admissible).
http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizen...claration-form
For the sake of others who read these threads, it is always best to simply answer the question posed and to answer that question truthfully. Overthinking is what leads to what CBP may consider a false statement and for a non-USN, that can lead to needless trouble.