PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET


Product Name: GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX  Revised 03/25/15 


Product UPC#: 0-71518- 02135-1


Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS


Code Date Location on Package: BOTTOM 


Ingredients: SUGAR, BROWN RICE FLOUR, COCOA, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, BAKING SODA, XANTHAM GUM, FLAKE SALT, BAKING POWDER


Certifications:

•Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve        

•Non-GMO Verified        

•Celiac Support Association

•Whole Grain Stamp 50%+


Health Information: 

•Low Fat       

•No Cholesterol        

•Wheat Free    

•Dairy Free 

•Non GMO      

•Gluten Free  

•No Trans Fat


Allergen Information: 

•Gluten Free      

•Wheat Free      

•Same line as Corn      

•Egg Free 

•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment.

•Soy lecithin is used on product line.


Storage recommendation:

•Store dry mix in cool dry environment. 

•Finished product should be stored in refrigerator.


What to look for if product is bad:

•Dry product:infestation and atypical odor

•Prepared product:Mold or discoloration


Substitution ratios in recipes:

•Butter: ½ cup butter flavor Crisco plus 1 Tbsp water or ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp oil in place of ½ c butter

•Eggs: ½ cup plain applesauce (1/4 cup per egg) or 1 Tbsp milled flax seed + 3 Tbsp water (1 egg)

•Buttermilk: 1 cup almond milk with 1 tbsp. of vinegar or lemon to sour the milk

•1tsp vanilla extract (in place of almond)


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

•Product must be baked before consumed.


Nutritional Benefits: 

•Protein – 3g      

•Dietary Fiber – 2g  Insoluble 2 g , Soluble 0

•Iron – 4%

 

  

Product Specific Questions:


Product of  USA:



How can I be sure it is gluten free? 

Celiac Support Association certifies it to be 5 ppm. 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?

Yes, it is approved 50%+     10g per serving



Can I substitute egg beaters or egg whites only for the two whole eggs? 

Yes



Can I use whole milk or 2% in place of the buttermilk?

 No, use sour milk with either vinegar or lemon juice.



How do I make buttermilk?

Add 1 Tbsp. of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk.  Let stand 5 minutes before using.



What type of sugar was used in this mix?

We use cane sugar in all our products.


 

Can I make a 9x13 cake with this mix? 

It will be a very thin cake.  We would recommend an 11x8 with a baking time of around 23 minutes.