PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product Name: WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS Revised 03/25/15
Product UPC #: 0-71518-00042-4
Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS
Code Date Location on Package: TOP OF THE BOX
Ingredients: COUSCOUS (PRECOOKED WHOLE WHEAT DURUM FLOUR)
Certifications:
•Kosher - Orthodox Union Parve
•Non-GMO Verified
Health Information:
•Low Fat
•Good source of Iron
•No Saturated Fat
•High Fiber
•No Trans Fat
•Low Sugar
•No Cholesterol
•No Sodium
Allergen Information:
•Contains Wheat
•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment
•On shared equipment with Soy and Dairy
Storage recommendation:
•Dry product may be stored at room temperature, in refrigerator, or in freezer at least until the code date on the package.
•Prepared product should be consumed within 1 week of preparation.
•Let product cool completely before storing.
What to look for if the product is bad:
•Dry product: lumps, clumping, infestation, and atypical odor.
•Prepared product: Mold or discoloration
Substitution ratios in recipes:
•Can be used 1:1 instead of rice
Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw):
•This product should only be consumed cooked
Nutritional Benefits:
•Insoluble Fiber 5 grams
•Protein 8g
Product Specific Questions:
Product of the USA:
Is this product considered whole grain?
Yes
What is Couscous?
Couscous is a Mediterranean style food.The national dish of Morocco. It is a small pre-cooked and rolled
durum pasta. It is used as a side or main dish.
What does it taste like?
It has a mild wheat flavor.
Can this be served as a cold dish?
Product can be used cold or hot.
Can I use other liquids to cook it in?
Broth, water, or juice can be used as a cooking liquid. Additional liquid can be added for a looser texture.
What can I add to it?
Many items can be added: vegetables, meats, etc.