111222-111223
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 111222-111223
111222. For purposes of this article the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Asian rice based noodle" is defined as a confection that contains rice powder, water, wheat starch, and vegetable cooking oil. The ingredients shall not include any animal fats or any other products derived from animals. An Asian rice based noodle is prepared by using a traditional method that includes cooking by steaming at not less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit, for not less than four minutes. (b) "Korean rice cake" is defined as a confection that contains rice powder, salt, sugar, various edible seeds, oil, dried beans, nuts, dried fruits, and dried pumpkin. The ingredients may not include any animal fats or any other products derived from animals. A Korean rice cake is prepared by using a traditional Korean method that includes cooking by steaming at not less than 275 degrees Fahrenheit, for not less than five minutes, nor more than 15 minutes. 111223. (a) All manufacturers of Asian rice based noodles shall place a label on the packaging of Asian rice based noodles that indicates the date and time of manufacture and includes a statement that the Asian rice based noodles are perishable and must be consumed within four hours of manufacture. (b) All manufacturers of Korean rice cakes shall place a label issued by the Korean Rice Cake Association Corporation on the Korean rice cake that indicates the date of manufacture. The Korean rice cakes label shall include a statement that the rice cake must be consumed within one day of manufacture.