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Dreamfields Elbows
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Dreamfields Elbows

Dreamfields
13.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dreamfields Elbows arrive on grocery shelves in the dry pasta aisle, boxed and stacked alongside other elbow macaroni, whole-wheat pastas and specialty “better-for-you” noodle options. You’re likely to find it near mainstream brands and alternative pastas (gluten-reduced, high-protein, or fiber-fortified varieties), not in the fresh or refrigerated sections. This 13.25 oz box fits routine shopping trips — weekly pantry restocks, quick weeknight dinners, and bulk-up meal-prep runs — and is especially handy for mac-and-cheese, pasta salads, casseroles, and simple stovetop meals. The Dreamfields name carries a health-focused positioning: aimed at shoppers who want familiar pasta comfort with a perceived nutritional edge, attracting carb-conscious adults, older shoppers managing blood sugar, and families seeking pantry staples with added fiber. Packaging often leans on “better-for-you” cues (fiber content called out, simple typography); there’s no organic label in the ingredient list and no overt kid-focused cartooning — the brand trades whimsy for practical wellness messaging. Sensory-wise, the elbows cook to a firm, slightly chewy al dente bite thanks to durum semolina and added gluten/protein; the texture holds up in baked dishes and salads. The box ritual is classic: boil, drain, toss with sauce or cheese, and serve. Processing context: this is an industrially made pasta that combines milled wheat with extracted fibers and protein isolates plus texture-stabilizing additives. It reads like a pantry staple that tries to bridge everyday comfort food with modern, engineered nutrition tweaks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 7
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars2g
Protein7g
* 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

Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Inulin, (Chicory, Root, Fiber),, Wheat, Gluten,, Xanthan, Gum,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Pectin,, Potassium, Chloride,, Niacin,, Iron, (Ferrous, Sulfate),, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially produced ingredients such as inulin (extracted fiber), wheat protein isolate, xanthan gum and other additives, reflecting a reformulated, industrial product designed for shelf stability and specific sensory/nutritional properties.

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Common Questions about Dreamfields Elbows

That depends on what you mean by healthy! Dreamfields Elbows packs a solid punch with 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, which can be great for a filling meal. But keep in mind, it's still pasta — so balance it out with veggies and protein for a well-rounded dish!

Perfect For

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