Spaghetti
by Hy Vee
Simple, clean pasta made from durum wheat with standard vitamin enrichment. Good quality carbohydrate with minimal processing, though refined grain will spike blood sugar more than whole grain alternatives.
- Durum Wheat Semolina – safe · Hard wheat variety milled into coarse flour, higher in protein than regular wheat. Safe but refined, lacking original fiber and nutrients.
- Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) – safe · Essential mineral added to replace iron lost during milling. Well-absorbed form of iron supplementation.
- Niacin – safe · Vitamin B3 added for enrichment. Essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
- Thiamin Mononitrate – safe · Synthetic form of vitamin B1, stable and well-absorbed. Replaces thiamin lost during grain processing.
- Riboflavin – safe · Vitamin B2 essential for energy production and cellular function. Added to replace nutrients lost in milling.
- Folic Acid – safe · Synthetic form of folate, mandated in enriched grains to prevent neural tube defects. Generally safe though some prefer natural folate.
Single whole ingredient base
No artificial preservatives or colors
Standard vitamin enrichment
Clean label with recognizable ingredients
Refined grain lacks fiber and nutrients
High glycemic index causes blood sugar spikes
Potential pesticide residues from conventional farming
Missing beneficial compounds found in whole grains
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Spaghetti 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