Enriched Spaghetti Macaroni
by Brookshire Grocery
Simple, clean pasta with just durum wheat and standard enrichment vitamins. Good quality refined grain product without concerning additives, though lacks the fiber and nutrients of whole grain alternatives.
- Durum Wheat Semolina – safe · High-protein wheat variety that creates firm pasta texture. Refined but naturally nutritious grain without concerning processing chemicals.
- Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) – beneficial · Essential mineral supplementation required by FDA for enriched grain products. Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia.
- Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added to replace nutrients lost during milling. Essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
- Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 in stable form for enrichment. Critical for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
- Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 added for enrichment. Important for energy production and antioxidant function.
- Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate required in enriched grains. Essential for DNA synthesis and prevents neural tube defects.
Simple, clean ingredient list
No artificial preservatives or additives
Enriched with essential B vitamins and iron
Made from high-protein durum wheat
No seed oils or concerning chemicals
Refined grain lacks fiber and nutrients
Higher glycemic impact than whole grain pasta
Missing beneficial compounds found in whole wheat
No organic certification
Conventional farming may involve pesticide residues