Thin Spaghetti
by Spartan
This is a straightforward enriched pasta with minimal processing and no concerning additives. While not whole grain, it's a clean product with only essential fortification that provides steady energy without the inflammatory ingredients found in many processed foods.
- Durum Wheat Semolina – safe · High-protein wheat variety traditionally used for pasta, providing structure and steady energy release with a lower glycemic impact than regular wheat flour.
- Ferrous Sulfate – safe · Standard iron fortification required by FDA for enriched grain products, helps prevent iron deficiency anemia.
- Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 essential for energy metabolism and cardiovascular health, required enrichment that replaces nutrients lost in grain processing.
- Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 crucial for nerve function and energy production, standard enrichment that prevents deficiency diseases.
- Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 important for cellular energy production and antioxidant function, part of mandatory grain enrichment program.
- Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate that prevents neural tube defects and supports DNA synthesis, though some individuals process it less efficiently than natural folate.
Single whole food base ingredient
No artificial additives or preservatives
Enriched with essential B vitamins
Traditional processing method
Refined grain lacking fiber
Missing whole grain nutrients
Moderate glycemic impact
Contains gluten