PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET

 


Product Name: WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH MILLED FLAX SEED & SOY              Revised 03/25/15


Product UPC #: 0-71518-00043-1


Shelf Life of Product: 18MONTHS


Code Date Location on Package: TOP OF THE BOX


Ingredients: COUSCOUS (PRECOOKED WHOLE WHEAT DURUM FLOUR) ROASTED SOY CHIPS, MILLED FLAX SEED



Certifications:

•Kosher - Orthodox Union Parve


Health Information:

•Low Fat

•Good source of Iron

•450 mg omega 3 oil per serving

•No Saturated Fat

•Low Sugar

•No Trans Fat

•High Fiber

•No Cholesterol

•No Sodium


Allergen Information:

•Contains Wheat and Soy    

•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment      

•Egg  Free            

•Corn Free    

•Ran on shared equipment with 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 after it is cooked.


Nutritional Benefits:

•Omega 3 oils

•Insoluble fiber 4 grams

•Soluble fiber 2 grams

•Soy benefits


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 pasta. It can be 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



What can I add to it?

Many items can be added: vegetables, meats, etc.



Additional liquid can be added for a looser texture