Penne Rigate
by Brookshire Grocery
A basic enriched pasta with clean ingredients - just durum wheat and mandatory vitamin fortification. While refined rather than whole grain, it's free of additives and processing aids that plague many commercial pastas.
- Durum Wheat Semolina – safe · The main ingredient - durum wheat ground into coarse flour. Provides protein, carbohydrates, and some B vitamins naturally.
- Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) – beneficial · Added iron to prevent deficiency. Ferrous sulfate is well-absorbed and FDA-mandated for enriched grain products.
- Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for enrichment. Essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
- Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 in stable form. Critical for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
- Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 for energy production and cellular function. Naturally fluorescent yellow vitamin.
- Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic folate added to prevent neural tube defects. FDA-mandated fortification since 1998.
Simple, clean ingredient list
No artificial additives or preservatives
Enriched with essential B vitamins and iron
Traditional pasta processing methods
Refined grain rather than whole wheat
Higher glycemic impact than whole grain alternatives
Lower fiber content
Potential pesticide residues from conventional wheat
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Penne Rigate was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
Category: Pasta & Grains