COUSCOUS, MEDITERRANEAN SPICE
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| 10# Bag | $41.00 |
COUSCOUS, MEDITERRANEAN SPICE
MEDCC-10
Description:
Couscous is made from semolina flour, which is the roughly milled endosperm of durum wheat. The semolina is moistened with water and rolled until little balls are formed. Use in place of rice, as a side salad, added to soups, mixed with sauteed vegetables, and as a breakfast cereal. This flavored couscous is the same size as traditional couscous, however this couscous adds color and flavor. Cooks up just like traditional couscous, add to boiling water, remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes. Cooks to a beautiful gold color with a smooth curry flavor. Excellent for plate presentation.
Ingredient Statement:
Durum wheat semolina, spices, caramel, FD&C Yellow #6, canola oil, sulfites, (Contains wheat).
Product Description
This flavored couscous is the same size as traditional couscous, however this couscous adds color and flavor. Cooks to a beautiful gold color with a smooth curry flavor. Excellent for plate presentation.
Physical
Color: Light tan to brown.
Flavor: Nutty.
Size: <20% on a US #10 sieve, <10% thru US #18 sieve.
Chemical
Moisture: N/A Sulfites: N/A Heat Level: N/A
Ingredient Statement:
Durum wheat semolina, spices, caramel, FD&C Yellow #6, canola oil, sulfites, (Contains wheat).
Shelf Life: Min. 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Bag in box, food grade paper bag or to customer specifications.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <100,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <1000 cfu / g
YEAST: <1000 cfu / g
MOLD: <1000 cfu / g
Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.
About Nutritional Information
Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
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Serving Size 100g (uncooked) Number of Servings |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories376 | Calories from Fat9 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0g | 0% |
| Sodium10 mg | 0% |
| % | |
| Total Carbohydrate77 g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 20% |
| Sugars0 g | |
| Protein 13g | % |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Iron | 6% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Serve Couscous with marinated, broiled vegetables. Cooked chilled Couscous makes a super salad ingredient. Use a bed of Couscous instead of rice with curries or stir fry meals.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Pour 1-1/4 cups of boiling water over 1 cup couscous, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Yields 3 cups.