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Bionaturae Elbows  Whole Wheat
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Bionaturae Elbows Whole Wheat

Bionaturae
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
8g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bionaturae Elbows Whole Wheat arrives on the shelf as a small-format, 12 oz retail pasta aimed at shoppers seeking a cleaner, organic alternative to conventional semolina pasta. You’d most often find it in the natural and organic aisle or on an endcap with other specialty pastas — near gluten-free and legume-based pastas, ancient-grain options, and organic jarred sauces. It’s a go-to for weeknight dinners, light meal-prep batches, and parents packing quick, familiar meals for kids who prefer elbow shapes. The brand positioning reads health-forward and pantry-conscious: organic certification, an emphasis on simple ingredients, and cues that appeal to plant-forward, environmentally minded shoppers and families trying to avoid artificial additives. The packaging and label typically highlight organic ingredients and a short ingredient list, creating a “wholesome” health halo; the product name also signals familiarity and comfort despite its alternative-grain formulation. In plain processing terms, this elbow pasta is made by milling organic grains and lentils into flours and forming them into shapes — a manufactured food product but one with only a few single-ingredient components. Sensory notes: cooked elbows have a slightly nutty, legume-forward aroma, a tender but pleasantly toothsome bite, and a denser mouthfeel than refined semolina pasta; they hold sauces well and reheat reliably for meal-prep. Rituals around this box are simple — a fast boil, a toss with olive oil or tomato sauce, and a family-style bowl passed around the table. Its story in American grocery culture is as a pragmatic, healthier pasta alternative for households trading ultra-processed convenience for recognizably organic ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Organic, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Organic, White, Rice, Flour,, Organic, Yellow, Lentil, Flour..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from milled organic flours and formed into pasta with no listed additives, it fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods): products made from whole foods altered by milling and shaping but without significant industrial formulations or many additives.

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Common Questions about Bionaturae Elbows Whole Wheat

Absolutely! This pasta packs a nutritious punch with its blend of organic brown rice, white rice, and yellow lentil flours. With 8 grams of protein per serving, it's a solid choice for a balanced meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things based on your dietary needs, so always consider how it fits into your overall diet.

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