Angel Hair Pasta
by Haggen
Basic enriched pasta made from durum wheat with standard vitamin fortification. Clean ingredient list with no additives, but lacks whole grain nutrition and fiber benefits.
- Durum Semolina (Wheat) – safe · Refined wheat flour made from durum wheat, providing carbohydrates and some protein but lacking the fiber and nutrients of whole grain.
- Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for fortification, essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
- Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) – beneficial · Essential mineral added to prevent iron deficiency, important for oxygen transport and energy production.
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) – beneficial · Essential B vitamin for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function, added to replace nutrients lost in refining.
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – beneficial · B vitamin important for energy production and cellular function, added as part of enrichment process.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B) – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate, crucial for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation, mandated fortification in grain products.
Simple, clean ingredient list
No artificial additives or preservatives
Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
Good source of plant-based protein
Refined grain lacks fiber and nutrients
High glycemic index causes blood sugar spikes
May contain pesticide residues
Limited nutritional value beyond calories