At a glance
Summary
This spaghetti is made primarily from semolina wheat and is minimally processed, which contributes to its high score. The ingredient list is short and free from harmful additives, artificial colors, or preservatives, making it a clean and wholesome choice. The presence of added vitamins and minerals like niacin and iron enhances its nutritional profile without compromising its quality.
Key ingredients 6
NiacinGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
Benefits
Supports energy metabolism and contributes to the maintenance of healthy skin and nerves.
RiboflavinGood
Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.
Benefits
Contributes to energy production and cellular function, preventing riboflavin deficiency.
SemolinaNeutral
Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, commonly used in pasta. It is a source of carbohydrates and provides some protein and fiber. It is not enriched with additional nutrients, making it a basic ingredient in pasta production.
Risks
Contains gluten, which can be problematic for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Benefits
Provides a source of energy through carbohydrates and contains some protein and fiber, contributing to satiety.
Ferrous sulfateNeutral
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to fortify foods, helping to prevent iron deficiency anemia. It is commonly added to grain products to enhance their nutritional value. The fortification process ensures adequate iron intake in populations at risk of deficiency.
Risks
Excessive iron intake can lead to toxicity, but this is unlikely from fortified foods alone.
Benefits
Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia by providing a source of dietary iron.
Thiamin mononitrateNeutral
Thiamin mononitrate is a form of vitamin B1 used to fortify foods, supporting energy metabolism and nerve function. It is added to ensure that essential vitamins are present in processed foods. Fortification helps prevent deficiencies in populations with limited dietary variety.
Benefits
Supports energy metabolism and nerve function, helping to prevent thiamin deficiency.
Folic acidNeutral
Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate used to fortify foods, crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division. It is particularly important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects. Fortification helps ensure adequate intake in populations at risk of deficiency.
Risks
Excessive intake can mask vitamin B12 deficiency, but this is unlikely from fortified foods alone.
Benefits
Essential for DNA synthesis and cell division, particularly important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.
Processing
Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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