According to U.S. nutritional labeling guidelines, a product that contains less than half a gram of fat per serving can be labeled as “fat free.”

Lactose, or milk sugar, is found in most dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc. Some people are lactose intolerant, meaning they have difficulty digesting lactose. If you are lactose intolerant, the simplest solution is to read ingredients labels and avoid consuming foods with dairy product ingredients.

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No! The enzymes are microbial (produce in a lab)

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Trans fat are “transitional fats” between saturated and unsaturated, and can be present in hydrogenated oils and also, to a much smaller degree, in animal products such as meat and dairy products.

Grated cheeses, shredded cheeses, sauce, artichokes, mushrooms, beans, red & white clam sauce, peppers & pepperoncini.

Gluten is a mixture of plant proteins that occurs in grain. A small percentage of the population has an intolerance or allergy to foods containing these proteins.

Yes, all of our products are tested to ensure quality, safety, and taste.

Our products may contain an allergen. However, if a common allergen is in the food, it will be listed on the ingredient statement even if it appears in small quantities. We do purchase certain ingredients such as flavors and spices from suppliers, and they are required to comply with the same standards pertaining to labeling of allergens.

The date code is the numbers and letters coded onto a package that indicates the date of the product, not the expiration date. This could be a Julian number.

Colonna Brothers, Inc. does not recommend that you continue to use a product with damaged packaging. It is up to the retailer of your product to decide to accept returns.

The Universal Product Code symbol is the bar code that is printed on the package, with several thick, black vertical lines and a group of numbers printed underneath. It is used as an inventory control for both the manufacturer and the store.

Some of our products show a Best By date. Example: Best By 09 24 2016 means product will expire on that date *SEE CODE DATE EXAMPLES BELOW* for more information. If a product is not listed, please feel free to contact us either at customerservice@colonnabrothers.com or 201-864-1115 press 0 and ask for customer service. COLONNA BREAD CRUMB CODING: Bread Crumbs Code Date Information Is Located On The Bottom Of All Bread Crumb Canisters. They Are Read As: MM/DD/YY CB. FOR EXAMPLE: 07 22 16 CB3 This indicates that the expiration date is: JULY 22, 2016 MONTH = 7, DATE = 22, YEAR = 2016, CB = COLONNA BROTHERS 3 = PRODUCTION BIN #3 Also, Bread Crumbs have a shelf life of 2 years, which means that the Bread Crumbs were produced Two Years Prior to the year on the can. COLONNA GRATED CHEESE CODING Grated Cheese Code Date Information Is Located on the front of the bottle, following the end of the label. FOR EXAMPLE: 7111512CB01 This indicates that the expiration date is: JULY 11, 2015 MONTH = 7, DATE = 11, YEAR = 2015, MONTH OF PRODUCTION = 12, CB = COLONNA BROTHERS, 01 = PRODUCTION BIN #1 Grated Cheese has a shelf life of 7 months. COLONNA CLAM SAUCE CODING Clam Sauce Code Date Is Located On the lid of each can / 2 year shelf life FOR EXAMPLE: M161 CWCS078 08:00 BEST BY 3/19/16 M = Production Facility Id 1 = Production Shift 3 = Last Numerical Digit of the Year 2016 1 = Production Period (increases at 2 hour intervals) C = Colonna WCS = White Clam Sauce 078 = Julian Calendar Day of Year 08:00 = Eastern Standard Military Time of Product being made BEST BUY: MONTH = 3, DATE = 19, YEAR = 2016

The expiration or “use by” date on a food product is the date before which the manufacturer recommends the product be used or stored to ensure the quality and consistency.

The UPC will be visible on the outside packaging, although it might be covered by transparent plastic. Most likely located towards the bottom of the label or on the backside of the label.

Yes! We only sell our products per case and you are responsible for shipping and handling. You can call us at 201-864-1115 to place an order.

We do not have any control over the inventory your retailer chooses to carry. Our sales representative can make suggestions, but the retailer makes the final decision as to what products they will sell. As a consumer, feel free to contact the manager of the store where you shop to inform them of your interest in Colonna Products. Another reason could also be: the product may not be available in your area due to limited distribution.

If you are having difficulty finding a specific Colonna product, ask the manager of your grocery store. He or she often bases stocking decisions on consumer interest. Otherwise, we are located in Shop-Rite, Dollar Tree, Corrados, Family Dollar, and more...