Penne Rigate

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Common questions

Is Penne Rigate healthy?

Penne Rigate scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta product is made primarily from semolina wheat, which is a refined grain, and includes added vitamins and minerals such as niacin and iron.

How processed is Penne Rigate?

Penne Rigate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Penne Rigate'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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Penne Rigate

H-E-B
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$16.99 · 2 pack · 12 oz · $8.50 / count
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta product is made primarily from semolina wheat, which is a refined grain, and includes added vitamins and minerals such as niacin and iron. While it is a processed food, it does not contain harmful additives like artificial colors or seed oils, which helps maintain a relatively clean label. The processing level limits its score, but the absence of major red flags allows it to score reasonably well within its category.

Key ingredients 6

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 is a traditional wheat product that provides energy and carbohydrates, serving as a staple in many diets.

Ferrous sulfate (iron)
Neutral

Ferrous sulfate is a common iron supplement used to help prevent iron deficiency in diets.

Thiamin mononitrate
Neutral

Thiamin mononitrate is a form of vitamin B1 that supports energy production and overall health.

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Folic acid
Neutral

Folic acid is added to support cell growth and prevent deficiencies, especially important during pregnancy.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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