{"product_id":"whole-food-earth-giant-cous-cous","title":"Giant Cous Cous","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Giant Cous Cous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eGiant Couscous, is similar to regular couscous, a whole grain-like food made from semolina or wheat flour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eBecause of its size, Giant Couscous, has a slightly chewy texture, similar to barley, and, because it's toasted, it has a slightly savoury flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe original name may be derived from the Arabic word Kaskasa, meaning \"to pound small\" or the Berber Seksu, meaning \"well rolled\", \"well-formed\", or \"rounded\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I cook giant cous cous?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is usually cooked in water, but you can use stock for more flavour, or apple juice and serve it with dried fruit and honey as a sweet treat. Its light, fluffy texture soaks up the flavours of other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs giant cous cous the same as pearl couscous?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the giant version of regular couscous, a whole grain-like food made from durum wheat semolina. Because of its size it has a slightly chewy texture, similar to barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes giant cous cous contain gluten?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the ingredients are 100% couscous from durum wheat semolina, so it contains gluten. It is packed in an environment that also handles other gluten products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan giant cous cous replace rice or pasta?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is a great replacement for pasta and rice and can substitute bulgur wheat in a tabbouleh salad. It pairs well with lean meats and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Should I Get Giant Cous Cous ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eIt has a light, fluffy texture, which is a little bland in flavour, which makes it perfect to soak up flavours of other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eCouscous can substitute bulgur wheat to make a breakfast tabbouleh salad, but it is great in all sorts of salads. It is a great replacement for pasta and rice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e It pairs perfect with lean meats and soups. Though usually cooked in water, it can also be cooked in stock for more flavour, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e in fruit juice (apple juice), and served with dried fruit and honey as a sweet treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eA 1 cup serving of couscous provides only 176 calories, which is 8% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet. This is far less than the calories that a cup of rice or quinoa holds, which provide 205 and 254 calories per cup, respectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eWhole-grain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eGMO - Free \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eNo Added Sugar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eSuitable for Vegan and Vegetarian diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eStorage Instructions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eStore in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp. Reseal when no longer in use or move to an airtight container. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003ePackaging Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging. Re-sealable pouch for Long Lasting Freshness!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Some Large sizes may have non resealable packaging)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eCouscous (Durum \u003cstrong\u003eWheat\u003c\/strong\u003e Semolina, 100%)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAllergen Information: Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in \u003cstrong\u003ebold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whole Food Earth®","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53160782233933,"sku":"5056351402999","price":2.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":53160782266701,"sku":"5056351403002","price":4.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53160782299469,"sku":"5056351403019","price":8.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":53160782332237,"sku":"5056351403026","price":15.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":53160782365005,"sku":"5056351403033","price":22.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":53160782397773,"sku":"5056351409066","price":32.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/GiantCousCous_Lifestyle.jpg?v=1768169946","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/whole-food-earth-giant-cous-cous","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}