PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET


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


 Product UPC#: 0-71518- 02130-6


Shelf Life ofPproduct: 18 MONTHS


Code Date Location on Package: BOTTOM OF THE BOX


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



Certifications:

•Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve      

•Non-GMO        

•Verified Celiac Support Association

•Whole Grain Stamp 50%+


Health Information:

•Fat Free         

•No Cholesterol       

•Wheat Free      

•Non-GMO      

•Gluten Free    

•No Trans Fat      

•Whole Grain


Allergen Information:•Soy lecithin is used on product line:

•Gluten Free      

•Wheat Free      

•Egg Free      

•Dairy Free        

•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment.

•Produced on shared equipment with Corn .

•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 juice to sour the milk or 

1 cup orange juice

•Almond extract can be substituted with all vanilla extract.


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

•Product must be baked before consumed.


Nutritional Benefits:

• Protein – 2g      

•Dietary fiber – 1g  Insoluble 1g , Soluble 0        

•Iron – 2%

 

 

 Product Specific Questions: 


Product of the 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, 15g 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 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.



Can I make cookies with the cake mix? 

(Tip submitted by one of our loyal customers)One cake mix, one container of whipped topping and two eggs. Drop the dough by spoonfuls into powdered sugar and roll them around.Place on parchment lined cookie sheet.Bake at 350 until firm to the touch. She has also added chocolate chips and nuts.



Banana Bread recipe (submitted by customer)

Prepare cake mix as instructed on the box but add three ripe smashed bananas and bake in a bundt pan.



Can I make a 9x13 cake with this mix?

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