PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product Name: QUINOA & BROWN RICE ROSEMARY & OLIVE OIL
Product UPC#: 0-71518- 00471-2
Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS
Code Date Location on Package: LOWER BACK PANEL, NEAR INGREDIENT STATEMENT IN BLACK INK
Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA, WHOLE GRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE, GARLIC*, ONION*, SEA SALT, SPICES, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, OLIVE OIL. *DEHYDRATED
Certifications:
• Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve
• Whole Grain Stamp 100%
• CSA Gluten Free
• Verified by the Non-GMO Project
Health Information:
• No Trans Fat
• 1g Sugar
• No Cholesterol
• Wheat Free
• GMO Free
• Gluten Free
Allergen Information:
• Produced in a Gluten Free environment.
• Produced in a peanut free environment.
• Wheat free
• Corn Free
• Egg Free
• Ran on shared equipment with Dairy & Soy
Storage recommendation:
• Store at room temperature.
What to look for if product is bad:
• Dry product: infestation and atypical odor.
Substitution ratios in recipes:
• N/A
Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw):
• Used as a cooked side dish or entrée
Nutritional Benefits:
• Whole Grain 40g per serving
• Protein 5g
• Dietary Fiber 3g
• Iron 10%
• Calcium 2%
• Total Carbohydrates: 31g
• Total Fat 2g (no saturated)
Product Specific Questions:
Product of the USA:
Produced in the USA. Quinoa is imported from Bolivia/Peru
How can I be sure it is gluten free?
Certified by CSA Celiac Support Association. It is produced in a gluten free environment on a dedicated line. Batches are tested used Elisa Gluten Assay test.
Is it considered whole grain?
Yes, quinoa and whole grain brown rice are both whole grain.
What is quinoa?
Quinoa is considered to be one of the “ancient grains”. It was first grown in the Andes Mountains. It is also grown in South America and Colorado Rocky Mountains. It is actually a seed and belongs to the same family as beets and spinach. It is 100% whole grain. It is a great food for vegetarians as it contains complete proteins along with fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, iron, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals. It can be found in several different colors, yellow, red, brown and black. In its natural state, it has a coating of bitter tasting saponins. Quinoa sold commercially in North America has been processed to remove this coating.
Where does your Quinoa come from?
The quinoa in our product is imported by American importers from Bolivia or Peru.
Where does brown rice come from?
The brown rice comes from Arkansas
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What is parboiled brown rice?
It is produced from only top quality parboiled long grain brown rice through an innovative process without chemical additives. It provides the convenience of 1/4 the cooking time while maintaining texture quality that closely matches the conventional brown rice.
What is Yeast Extract?
Yeast extract is a processed form of yeast. It is created by removing the cell walls of yeast and leaving just the inside. Valuable proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals from the yeast cell remain present inside the yeast extract. In simple terms, yeast extract contains all the natural components of the yeast cell without the surrounding cell wall. The yeast extract is concentrated into a paste or a liquid in a gentle evaporation process at around 60 degrees Celsius or all water is evaporated through a spray drying process.
Is it a derivative of or is it grown on corn?
No