PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product Name: YELLOW CORN MEAL, PLAIN 5lb. Revised 3/25/15
Product UPC #: 0-71518-05001-6
Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS
Code Date Location on Package: BACK OF BAG IN BLACK LETTERING
Ingredients: 100% STONE GROUND WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN MEAL
Certifications:
•Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve
•Non-GMO Verified
•100% 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:
•Naturally Gluten Free
•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment
•Produced on same line as Wheat, Rye, and Soy
Country of Origin: USA
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 100% 30g per serving
Product Specific Questions:
Product of the USA:
1c. is 143 grams
Is your cornmeal degerminated?
No
Is this tested for aflatoxin?
Yes
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?
If using a recipe that call for approx. 3 1/2 flour, make only 1/2 cup corn meal. Mix flours and cornmeal well before using in recipe.
We have pamphlets to send.
How do I make this self-rising?
Add 3 Tbsp. All Purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. baking powder and ½ tsp. salt per cup needed.
If I store my flour 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 need 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 need to be dipped in egg or milk mixture to get the corn meal to stick to the surface of the meat.
Is this bromated?
No