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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 primarily made from corn and rice flours, which are minimally processed ingredients.

How processed is Penne Rigate?

Penne Rigate is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Penne Rigate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brown rice flour counts in its favor; Corn flour is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Penne Rigate

Higher Harvest by H-E-B
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta product is primarily made from corn and rice flours, which are minimally processed ingredients. However, the inclusion of mono- and diglycerides, an emulsifier that can contain trans fats, raises some health concerns. Despite being minimally processed, the presence of this additive slightly impacts the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 6

Brown rice flour
Good

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

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Rice flour
Neutral

Rice flour is a common ingredient that is minimally processed and generally neutral in health impact, serving as a basic carbohydrate source.

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White rice flour
Neutral

White rice flour is refined and processed, but still considered neutral in terms of health impact, mainly providing carbohydrates.

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Mono - and, diglycerides of fatty acids
Neutral

These are common food additives used as emulsifiers, generally considered neutral but processed ingredients.

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En:e570
Neutral

E570 is a food additive (stearic acid) used as an anti-caking agent, typically neutral in health impact.

Corn flour
Bad

Corn flour is often highly processed and may contain additives, which can reduce its nutritional value and appeal to those seeking minimally processed foods.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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