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


Product UPC#: 0-71518-03101-5 


Shelf Life of Product:18 MONTHS


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


Ingredients: WHITE SORGHUM, PEARLED


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


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 10 %      

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 Sorghum?I

It is sorghum that has had the outer coating, or pericarp, removed to shorten the cooking time. But the nutrient filled germ remain.



How do I use Pearled Sorghum?

It is an excellent gluten free alternative to couscous.It can be used as a rice or pasta replacement. Cooked pearled 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.