El Mexicano Vermicelli Pasta Fideo Mediano 7 oz Bag

Common questions

Is El Mexicano Vermicelli Pasta Fideo Mediano 7 oz Bag healthy?

El Mexicano Vermicelli Pasta Fideo Mediano 7 oz Bag scores 75/100 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 durum wheat semolina, which is a high-quality ingredient known for its protein content and minimal processing.

How processed is El Mexicano Vermicelli Pasta Fideo Mediano 7 oz Bag?

El Mexicano Vermicelli Pasta Fideo Mediano 7 oz Bag is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive El Mexicano Vermicelli Pasta Fideo Mediano 7 oz Bag's score?

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

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El Mexicano Vermicelli Pasta Fideo Mediano 7 oz Bag

75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta product is made primarily from durum wheat semolina, which is a high-quality ingredient known for its protein content and minimal processing. The inclusion of essential vitamins and minerals like niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, and folic acid enhances its nutritional profile. However, as a processed food, its score is capped due to the level of processing involved, despite the clean and beneficial ingredient list.

Key ingredients 6

Niacin
Good

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

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Durum Wheat Semolina
Neutral

Durum wheat semolina is a common base for pasta, providing carbohydrates and energy, with a neutral impact on health.

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Iron
Neutral

Iron is essential for oxygen transport in the body and is added to foods to help prevent deficiencies.

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Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
Neutral

Thiamin mononitrate provides vitamin B1, which supports energy production and nervous system health.

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Neutral

Riboflavin is a vitamin B2 that helps in energy metabolism and maintaining healthy skin and eyes.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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