Is Mezze penne rigate n° 70 suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The pasta is made solely from durum‑wheat semolina and water, so it is vegan, but the wheat provides gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet.

How does the low sugar and low salt content of this pasta affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

Its low sugar (3.5 g) and very low salt (0.013 g) per 100 g mean it does not significantly raise blood glucose or blood pressure, fitting well into diabetic or hypertensive meal plans when portion‑controlled.

Does the durum wheat semolina in this pasta pose any concerns for individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease?

Yes; durum wheat semolina contains gluten, so anyone with wheat allergy or celiac disease should avoid this product.

Barilla • 500 g

Mezze penne rigate n° 70

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Mezze penne rigate n° 70 is a 500 g pack of durum‑wheat pasta produced by Barilla, belonging to the cereals and potatoes group (Cereals) of plant‑based foods. Per 100 g it provides 359 kcal, 2 g of fat (including 0.5 g saturated), 3.5 g of sugars, 0.013 g of salt, 13 g of protein, 3 g of fiber and 71 g of carbohydrates, offering low fat, sugar and salt but a high carbohydrate load. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 1, yet it contains gluten and is therefore unsuitable for gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal359 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for pasta, this penne contains markedly less sugar (3.5 g vs 9 g), fat (2 g vs 6.94 g) and salt (0.013 g vs 2.96 g), while its carbohydrate content is higher (71 g vs 63.97 g).

Ingredients

Semola di grano duro, Acqua

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Barilla

1 kg