Our original plain couscous is a great way to add a special touch to your meal. The small granules of Mediterranean-style pasta made from semolina wheat cook to fluffy perfection in 5 minutes and can be easily combined with many spices for a new experience every time.
- Made with Mediterranean-style pasta from semolina wheat.
Cooks in 5 minutes.
Made with Mediterranean-style pasta from semolina wheat.
Kosher Certified *OU*.
Couscous Mix, Original
Per Serving: 200 calories; 0g sat fat (0% DV); 0mg sodium (0% DV); 0 g total sugar. Non GMO Project Verified. Nongmoproject.org Fast cooks in 5 min. At Near East, we're inspired by how well the world eats. Our journey began 50 years ago with a single, homemade Armenian rice pilaf recipe. Today, the brand has expanded to a family of hearty grains, blended with vibrant spices and herbs from across the globe. Our simple yet flavorful dishes provide creative inspiration for any meal. Neareast.com. Smartlabel. Scan here for more food information 1-800-822-7423 Call. We're here to help. Neareast.com or 800.222.7423. Please have package available when calling. This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Contents settle during shipping and handling.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size |
0.33
G21
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Servings Per Container
|
4.5
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Amount Per Serving
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|
(+) |
|
Calories
|
220
|
200
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Calories from Fat
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(-)
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(-)
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Calories from Saturated Fat
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 3g
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|
4%
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1%
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Saturated Fat 1.51.5
|
|
8%
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0%
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| Trans Fat 0 |
|
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| Cholesterol 5mg |
|
2%
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0%
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| Sodium 25mg |
|
1%
|
0%
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| Potassium 110mg |
|
2% |
2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g |
|
15%
|
15%
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
|
8%
|
8%
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| Total Sugars 0g |
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| Added Sugars 0g |
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| Protein 7g |
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(-) |
(-) |
| Calcium |
0%
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0%
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| Iron |
10%
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10%
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| (-) Information is currently not available for this nutrient. |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs**.
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** Percent Daily Values listed below are intended for adults and children
over 4 years of age. Foods represented or purported to be for use by infants,
children less than 4 years of age, pregnant women, or lactating women shall
use the RDI’s that are specified for the intended group provided by the
FDA.
|
| Calories: |
2,000 |
2,500 |
| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Sat. Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Potassium |
|
3,500mg |
3,500mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
|
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
|
25g |
30g |
| Calories per gram: |
| Fat 9 |
| Carbohydrate 4 |
| Protein 4 |
Durum Wheat Semolina.
Product Attributes
Kosher
Warning
Contains: Contains wheat ingredients.
Directions
Range top direction: Servings (about 1 cup cooked): 1 (Couscous, uncooked - 1/3 cup; water, broth, or juice - 1/2 cup; salt (optional) - pinch; olive oil or butter - 1 tsp); Servings (about 1 cup cooked): 2 (Couscous, uncooked - 3/4 cup; water, broth, or juice - 1 cup; salt (optional) - 1/4 tsp; olive oil or butter - 2 tsp); Servings (about 1 cup cooked): About 5 (Couscous, uncooked - 1 box; water, broth, or juice - 2 cups; salt (optional) - 1/2 tsp; olive oil or butter - 1 tbsp). (1) In medium saucepan, bring water, salt (optional), and olive oil or butter just to a boil. (2) Stir in couscous; cover. (3) Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. (4) Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. High Altitude Preparation At high altitudes, prepare entire box as directed above except increase water to 2-3/4 cups. Low fat directions Follow package directions, except omit olive oil or butter. Microwave directions (1) In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine water and salt (optional). Refer to range top directions chart for water and salt measurements. (2) Microwave at HIGH until boiling, about 2 minutes for I serving, 4 to 5 minutes for 2 servings or 9 to 10 minutes for the entire box. (3) Add couscous and olive oil or butter; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. (4) Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.
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