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Summary
This pasta product is made primarily from semolina, which is a refined wheat product, and includes added vitamins and minerals such as niacin and folic acid. While it is processed, the ingredient list is relatively short and free from harmful additives like artificial colors or seed oils. The processing level limits its score, but the clean label and absence of major red flags contribute positively to its rating.
Key ingredients 6
NiacinGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
Benefits
Supports energy metabolism and is important for skin and nerve health. Helps prevent niacin deficiency in populations consuming refined grains.
RiboflavinGood
Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.
Benefits
Essential for energy production and cellular function. Helps maintain adequate riboflavin levels in diets with refined grains.
SemolinaNeutral
Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, commonly used in pasta. It is a refined grain, which means it lacks some nutrients found in whole grains. However, it provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
Benefits
Provides a source of carbohydrates that can be used for energy. Contains some protein and fiber, although less than whole grains.
Ferrous sulfateNeutral
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to fortify foods and prevent iron deficiency anemia. It is a common additive in enriched grain products. The fortification process helps increase the iron content of foods that have been refined.
Risks
Excessive intake can lead to iron overload, but this is rare from food sources alone.
Benefits
Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia by increasing the iron content of fortified foods. Essential for oxygen transport in the blood.
Thiamin mononitrateNeutral
Thiamin mononitrate is a form of vitamin B1 used to enrich grain products. It plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and nerve function. Enrichment helps replace thiamin lost during the refining of grains.
Benefits
Supports energy metabolism and nerve function. Helps prevent thiamin deficiency in diets high in refined grains.
Folic acidNeutral
Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate used to fortify foods and prevent neural tube defects. It is crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division. Fortification helps ensure adequate folate intake in populations consuming refined grains.
Risks
Excessive intake can mask vitamin B12 deficiency, but this is unlikely from food sources alone.
Benefits
Prevents neural tube defects and supports DNA synthesis and cell division. Important for pregnant women and populations with low folate intake.
Processing
Processed Foods
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