PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET

 


Product Name: WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS PARMESAN CHEESE W/ MILLED FLAX SEED AND SOY                


Product UPC #:0-71518-00044-8                                                                                                             Revised 03/25/15


Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS


Code Date Location on Package: TOP OF THE BOX


Ingredients: COUSCOUS (PRECOOKED WHOLE WHEAT DURUM FLOUR) ROASTED SOY CHIPS, MILLED FLAXSEED, CHEESES (PARMESAN, CHEDDAR, ROMANO, BLUE(CULTURED COW'S SKIM MILK, SALT ENZYMES), WHEY,SALT,CULTURED BUTTERMILK,YEAST EXTRACT, NONFAT MILK, BUTTERMILK, PARSLEY, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID




Certifications:

•Kosher - Orthodox Union Dairy


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

•Low Cholesterol

•Vegetarian


Allergen Information:

•Contains Wheat, Soy and Milk      

•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment          

•Egg free


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:  

N/A


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

•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 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.



What can I add to it?

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



Additional liquid can be added for a looser texture