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Product Name:  GLUTEN FREE PEARLED & CRACKED SORGHUM                                 Revised 4/30/15


Product UPC#: 0-71518-03102-2 


Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS


Code Date Location on Package: BACK PANEL, LOWER LEFT CORNER


Ingredients: WHITE SORGHUM, PEARLED, CRACKED



Certifications:

•Kosher – Orthodox Union Parve      

•Non-GMO Verified 

•Celiac Support Association Certified


Health Information: 

•Low Fat      

•No Cholesterol    

•No Trans Fat       

•Low Sugar       

•No Sodium 

•Wheat Free    

•Non-GMO      

•Vegan


Allergen Information: 

•Wheat Free      

•Gluten Free        

•Produced in a peanut free environment.


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 product is bad:

•Dry product:lumps, clumping, infestation and atypical odor.   

•Prepared product:Mold or  discoloration.


Substitution ratios in recipes:


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

•Used as a substitute for rice or couscous, in soups or cooked and used in salads.


Nutritional Benefits: 

•Iron 8 %      

•Protein 5g      

•Dietary Fiber 1g

 

Product Specific Questions:


Is the sorghum grown in the USA?

Yes


How can I be sure it is Gluten Free?   

Certified by the Celiac Support Association to be 5ppm. It is produced in a gluten free environment on a dedicated line. Batches are tested used Elisa Gluten Assay test.



What is Sorghum?

 Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal grain crop in the world, largely because it grows well in many different environments, its natural drought tolerance and versatility as food, feed and fuel. Globally, sorghum is primarily a human food product. The United States is seeing food usage on the rise thanks to the gluten free benefits of sorghum.



Is it considered Whole Grain? 

No, Pearled Sorghum has the outer layer of the grain removed.



What is Pearled and Cracked Sorghum? 

It is sorghum that has had the outer coating, or pericarp, removed. But the nutrient filled germ remains. It has also been cracked into smaller pieces to reduce the cooking time.



How do I use Pearled and Cracked Sorghum? 

It is an excellent gluten free alternative to couscous. It can be used as a rice or pasta replacement. Cooked pearled and cracked sorghum makes a delicious addition to any salad or soup. It can also be combined with your favorite roasted vegetables or meats for a delicious entrée.