PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product Name: YELLOW CORN MEAL, SELF RISING 5lb. Revised 3/25/15
Product UPC #: 0-71518-05011-5
Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS
Code Date Location on Package: BACK OF BAG IN BLACK LETTERING
Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN STONE GROUND YELLOW CORN MEAL ENRICHED(NIACIN, IRON,THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN,WHEAT FLOUR(UNBLEACHED, UNENRICHED)LEAVENING(MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA) SALT
Certifications:
•Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve
•Non-GMO Verified
•Whole Grain Stamp
Health Information:
•Low Fat
•Good source of Fiber
•No Saturated Fat
•No Sodium
•No Trans Fat
•No Sugar
•No Cholesterol
•Vegan
Allergen Information:
•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment
•Contains Wheat
•Produced on same line as Wheat, Rye, and Soy
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.
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:
•See foodsubs.com for other ideas.
Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw):
•This product should be used to make bread and bread type items.
Nutritional Benefits:
•Insoluble Fiber 3 grams
•Whole Grain Basic Stamp 24g per serving
Product Specific Questions:
Product of the USA:
1c. equals 150 grams
Is your cornmeal degerminated?
No
Is this tested for aflatoxin?
Yes
What makes it self rising?
The leavening agents are already added to this product. They are monocalcium phosphate and baking soda.
What is monocalcium phosphate?
It is a leavening agent. When combined with baking soda, it reacts to produce carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide gas causes the rising effect.It does not contain aluminum.
What is the difference between white and yellow corn?
There is do difference aside from color. They are two varieties of corn.
How do I use it?
It can be used alone to make cornbread or muffins or in combination with other flours in many recipes. Typical use is ½ of the total flour can be replaced with this.
Is this a whole grain product?
Yes
What is mush?
This is a Southern style porridge made from boiled cornmeal.
What is polenta?
The Italian version of mush.
Can I use this in a bread machine?
It is not recommended to use with a yeast product as it already has leavening in the meal. It is typically used in muffins, quick breads and pancakes.
We have pamphlets to send.
If I store my cornmeal in the freezer, what do I do before using it in a recipe?
It is best to bring all ingredients to room temperature before use, unless otherwise specified in the recipe.
Why does it have to be room temperature?
Because cold ingredients may adversely affect the recipe performance.
Can I fry with this?
Yes. If used on meat, it may have to be dipped in egg or milk to get the corn meal mix to stick to the surface of the meat. Keep in mind that it has leavening in the mix.
Is this bromated?
No