PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product name: GF BROWN RICE PENNE WITH MILLED FLAX SEED Revised 03/25/15
Product UPC#: 0-71518- 00063-9
Shelf life of product: 2 ½ YEARS
Code date location on package: TOP OF THE BOX STAMPED IN BLACK INK
Ingredients: 100% WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, GOLDEN MILLED FLAX SEED
Certifications:
•Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve
•Non-GMO Verified
•Whole Grain Stamp55g
•Celiac Support Association Certified
Health Information:
•No Sodium
•No Trans Fat
•No Sugar
•No Cholesterol
•Wheat Free
•Dairy Free
•Gluten Free
•Egg Free
•All Natural
Allergen Information:
•Gluten Free
•Soy Free
•Egg Free
•Dairy Free
•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment
Storage recommendation:
•Store at room temperature, cool dry environment.
•Prepared product should be consumed within 1 week of preparation.
• Let product cool before storing.
What to look for if product is bad:
•Dry product: infestation and atypical odor.
•Prepared product: Mold or discoloration
Substitution ratios in recipes:
•Gluten Free Pasta can be used in the same amounts as semolina or whole wheat pasta.
Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw):
•This product should only be consumed after it is cooked.
Nutritional Benefits:
•Protein – 5g
•Dietary fiber – 2g 8% of the RDV
•Excellent source of Omega 3 oils
•Iron – 3%
•Calcium 1%
•Whole Grain 55g per serving
Product Specific Questions:
Product of the USA:
How can I be sure it is gluten free?
Certified by the Celiac Support Association to be 5 ppm. It is produced in a gluten free facility. Batches are tested used Elisa Gluten Assay test.
Is it considered whole grain?
Yes, this pasta is whole grain. Verified to have 55g per serving.
What if my family is not celiac?
This pasta is delicious and the whole family can enjoy the healthy good taste.
How much does a 2 oz dry serving equal to cooked?
2 oz dry pasta equals one cup cooked pasta.
Cooking Instructions: Use one-gallon water to cook pasta.Salt water if desired. Do not add oil to water. Bring water to a boil and add pasta. Bring back to rapid boil and then begin timing pasta. Cook to desired tenderness. Do not overcook. Drain well, rinse with cold water.
Should I add oil to the water when cooking? People say it keeps it from sticking together.
No. It will keep the sauce from sticking to the pasta after it is cooked.
Why does the water get foamy when cooking?
It is the starch cooking out of the pasta.It is completely normal. Cook pasta at rolling boil instead of a hard boil.
What can I add to my pasta?
Favorite cooked vegetables or meat may be added. Parmesan cheese or your favorite cheese is a nice topping.
What is al dente?
It is an Italian word that translates “to the tooth”. It means it is cooked on the outside, yet firm on the inside.
How do I tell if it is al dente?
Bite a piece of the pasta in your back teeth. When it no longer sticks to the teeth, it isal dente.
Are the benefits of Flax lost in the cooking process?
No