SMALL SHELLS PASTA

Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, commonly used in pasta. It is minimally processed and retains some of the wheat's natural nutrients. However, it is not enriched with additional nutrients beyond what is naturally present.

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is added to enrich the nutritional profile of the pasta. It is essential for converting food into energy and maintaining healthy skin and nerves. The enrichment process ensures adequate intake of this vitamin in diets that may lack it.

Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to fortify foods and prevent iron deficiency. It is a common form of iron used in food fortification due to its bioavailability. The fortification helps prevent anemia, especially in populations at risk of iron deficiency.

Thiamine mononitrate is a synthetic form of vitamin B1 used to enrich foods. It plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and nerve function. Enrichment ensures adequate intake of thiamine, which is vital for carbohydrate metabolism.

Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is added to foods to enhance their nutritional value. It is important for energy production and the metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids. The addition of riboflavin helps prevent deficiencies in diets lacking in this vitamin.

Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B-vitamin important for DNA synthesis and repair. It is added to foods to prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses. Fortification with folic acid is especially important for women of childbearing age.