PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET




Product Name: GLUTEN FREE COCONUT FLOUR                                                               Revised 03/25/15




 Product UPC#:0-71518- 02182-5




Shelf Life of Product:  18 MONTHS




Code Date Location on Package: BOTTOM CENTER OF BACK PANEL




 Ingredients: COCONUT FLOUR




Certifications:  

•Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve      

•CSA Certified Gluten Free          

•Non-GMO Verified




Health Information:

•Very Low Sodium    
•High in Fiber 10g        
•High in Protein 6g      
 •Low Carbohydrate   
•No Cholesterol         
•Wheat Free        
•Non-GMO      
•Gluten Free      
 •No Trans Fat



Allergen Information:

•Egg Free        

•Soy Free      

•Dairy Free

•Produced in a Gluten Free environment 

•Produced in a peanut free environment 

•This flour has only been around Almond and Coconut Flour ....no other tree nut


Country of Origin


Philippines




Storage recommendation:

•Store at room temperature (less than 86°) and less than 50% humidity. 




What to look for if product is bad:

•Dry product:infestation and atypical odor.




Substitution ratios in recipes:

•You can substitute 10 to 20 percent of Wheat based flours without changing the flavor or texture. Liquid in your recipes will need to be adjusted by about the same percentage as Coconut Flour’s high fiber makes it very absorbent. Coconut Flour attracts water and fat which will keep your gluten free foods moist for a bit longer.




Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw): 

Used as an ingredient in baked goods, thickener in soups and stews.




Nutritional Benefits:

•Protein – 10g      

 •Dietary fiber – 10g  insoluble fiber-10g soluble fiber-0g considered high fiber

• Iron – 15%      

•Calcium – 2%


 


 


Product Specific Questions:




How can I be sure it is gluten free?   

Certified by CSA Celiac Sprue 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?

No 





What is Coconut Flour?

Coconut Flour is naturally sweet flour produced from the meat of organic coconuts after they have been pressed to produce organic coconut oil.They break the coconut, remove the shells, dry, shred, press out the oil, grind, pulverize, inspect and package the flour. It is high in fiber, high in protein and low in carbohydrates.





Where does it come from?

Manufactured in the Philippines. Sourced through USA supplier.





Is your coconut flour produced at high temperatures? 

No, it is considered a cold pressed product.The coconut is desiccated and then pressed through an expeller, which is hot.This removes the oil.It is then milled into flour.It does have the smell and flavor of coconut.





How do you use Coconut Flour? 

You can substitute 10 to 20 percent of wheat based flours without changing the flavor or texture. Liquid in your recipes will need to be adjusted by about the same percentage as Coconut Flour’s high fiber makes it very absorbent.Coconut Flour attracts water and fat which will keep your gluten free foods moist for a bit longer.It also works well as a thickener in soups and stews as well as in frostings.Pancake and tender pastries (quick breads, cupcakes, muffins, and cakes) also work well with coconut flour or in combination with other flours.





Does your coconut flour contain sulphites? 

 No it does not.





Is the pouch BPA free?

Yes it is on the pouch.





 Does the drying process use any chemicals?


Our supplier does not use hexane or any other solvents in the production of our coconut flour. After drying the coconut is mechanically pressed to extract the coconut oil. The remaining coconut meat is then finely ground to produce our flour.