Penne rigate: Nutrition Facts and Calories
This category covers dried pasta, specifically penne rigate, a type of short, ridged tube pasta. Products in this category are typically made from durum wheat semolina and water. The ingredient list will usually show 'durum wheat semolina' as the primary ingredient. While pasta itself is a source of carbohydrates, the nutritional profile can vary. The nutrition label provides information on energy, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugars, and salt per serving. For wholewheat versions, the ingredient list would typically state 'wholewheat durum wheat semolina'. Wholewheat pasta contains more fibre than standard white pasta. The NHS Eatwell Guide suggests that pasta can be part of a healthy diet, particularly when choosing wholewheat options. Salt content in plain dried pasta is generally low, but may be higher in flavoured or sauce-included pasta products. Free sugars and salt intake recommendations are provided by the government. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
22 products · values per 100 g
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