Colavita Farfalle (Bow Ties) Pasta, 16 Ounce

Common questions

Is Colavita Farfalle (Bow Ties) Pasta, 16 Ounce healthy?

Colavita Farfalle (Bow Ties) Pasta, 16 Ounce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta is made primarily from semolina wheat and enriched with vitamins and minerals, which is typical for processed pasta products.

How processed is Colavita Farfalle (Bow Ties) Pasta, 16 Ounce?

Colavita Farfalle (Bow Ties) Pasta, 16 Ounce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Colavita Farfalle (Bow Ties) Pasta, 16 Ounce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, NIACIN, RIBOFLAVIN count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Colavita Farfalle (Bow Ties) Pasta, 16 Ounce

Colavita
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Colavita USA, LLC
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta is made primarily from semolina wheat and enriched with vitamins and minerals, which is typical for processed pasta products. While it is a processed food, it does not contain harmful additives like artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, which helps maintain a reasonable score. The ingredient list is relatively short and free from seed oils or high-fructose corn syrup, contributing positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 7

NIACIN
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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RIBOFLAVIN
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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SEMOLINA(WHEAT)
Neutral

Semolina made from wheat is a common base for pasta, providing carbohydrates and energy. It is generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

IRON
Neutral

Iron is an essential mineral important for blood health, and is included to help prevent deficiencies.

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LACTATE
Neutral

Lactate is a form of lactic acid that can be used as a preservative or flavor enhancer, with a neutral impact.

THIAMIN MONONIYRATE
Neutral

Thiamin mononitrate is a vitamin B1 supplement that supports energy production and is added to enrich the pasta.

FOLIC ACID
Neutral

Folic acid is added to support cell growth and development, enriching the nutritional profile of the pasta.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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