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Its Skinny Pasta Angel Hair
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Its Skinny Pasta Angel Hair

It's Skinny
9.52 oz
Available at Foodtown
4.5
Calories
0g
Protein
10mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Its Skinny Pasta Angel Hair is the kind of specialty noodle you spot in the refrigerated or health-and-diet section of the grocery store, shelved alongside other shirataki and low-carb pasta alternatives as well as gluten-free pastas and tofu. The product reads like a convenience solution for calorie-conscious shoppers: pre-cooked in two minutes, kept in a clear pouch or sealed tray that shows the pale, translucent strands. It belongs in quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays when you want volume without calories, and fast post-workout or light-lunch moments where a sauce-forward bowl is the point. The brand positions itself with a playful, youthful voice that leans into guilt-free indulgence; marketing targets diet-focused consumers, busy professionals, and wellness-minded millennials who want familiar pasta rituals with fewer carbs. Labels lean on health halos and naturalness claims, calling out konjac as an ancient plant, highlighting low calories and fiber content, and using phrases like no guilt or no hassle; there is typically no organic certification or kid-focused cartooning, just modern, bright packaging and bold diet cues. In plain language, this is a processed, shelf-ready noodle made from concentrated plant powders plus a mineral firming agent, not simply a whole food pasta. Sensory notes: angel-hair strands are very light, slightly gelatinous and springy, largely flavor-neutral but excellent at soaking up sauces; the preparation ritual is drain, rinse, heat briefly, and dress heavily with sauce, protein, or vegetables for a familiar twirl-and-eat experience that trades calories for textural novelty.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.52 oz
Servings per Container: 2
Calories4.5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein0g
* 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

Konjac, Powder,, Oat, Powder,, Water,, Calcium, Hydroxide..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although ingredients are few and plant-based, the product is industrially processed (konjac powder, oat powder, and calcium hydroxide) into a reformed, ready-to-eat noodle, fitting the ultra-processed category. The use of refined ingredients and processing aids supports a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Its Skinny Pasta Angel Hair

When we talk about health, context is key! At just 4.5 calories per serving, this pasta is certainly low in calories, making it a great option if you're watching your intake. However, it's not particularly high in protein or fiber, so if you're after a nutrient-packed meal, consider pairing it with a protein-rich sauce or veggies.

Perfect For

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post-workout
movie-night

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