Spaghetti Enriched Macaroni
by Brookshire Grocery
Clean, simple pasta with just durum wheat and standard enrichment vitamins. Good quality refined grain product without concerning additives, though lacks the fiber benefits of whole wheat varieties.
- Durum Wheat Semolina – safe · Refined wheat flour from durum wheat, higher in protein than regular wheat flour. Safe but lacks fiber and some nutrients removed during processing.
- Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) – beneficial · Essential mineral added to replace iron lost during grain processing. Important for oxygen transport and preventing anemia.
- Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for enrichment. Essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
- Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 in stable form. Essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
- Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 essential for energy production and cellular function. Added to replace nutrients lost in processing.
- Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate, essential for DNA synthesis and preventing birth defects. Mandatory enrichment in refined grains.
Simple, clean ingredient list
Enriched with essential vitamins and minerals
No artificial additives or preservatives
Good protein content from durum wheat
Refined grain lacks fiber
Higher glycemic impact than whole wheat
Missing phytonutrients found in whole grains
May contribute to blood sugar spikes