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Light 'n Fluffy Egg Noodles, Wide, Enriched
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Light 'n Fluffy Egg Noodles, Wide, Enriched

Light 'n Fluffy
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
8g
Protein
2g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Light 'n Fluffy Egg Noodles, Wide, Enriched (12 oz) reads like a pantry staple for quick, familiar meals. You'd spot the boxed pasta on the grocery store's pasta & grains aisle, shelved near jarred tomato sauces, canned soups, and other dried noodles and macaroni products — sometimes adjacent to the international/Italian section or the rice & grains bay. The brand name signals a marketing angle toward lighter texture and everyday ease: affordable, family-focused, and comfort-oriented. "Enriched" on the panel calls out added niacin, iron and B vitamins but there are no organic or natural certification badges, nor overt kid-targeted graphics. The packaging is typically a cardboard box with a simple logo and product window or photo of buttered noodles; it feels homey and utilitarian rather than premium. Sensory-wise, wide egg noodles cook to a tender, slightly chewy bite with a silky mouthfeel from the yolk — they pair naturally with butter, cream sauces, stews, or a ladle of chicken soup. The ritual is straightforward: boil, drain, toss with sauce or broth — a quick weeknight or Sunday side that often appears at multigenerational family meals. In processing terms, the product is a processed pasta: milled durum and semolina flours are blended with egg yolk and fortified vitamins, then extruded and dried at scale. It sits culturally as a no-fuss ingredient for busy shoppers, nostalgic home cooks, and anyone seeking an economical, reliable base for both simple weeknight dinners and cozy, communal meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.25
Servings per Container: 6
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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

Semolina, (Wheat),, Durum, Flour, (Wheat),, Egg, Yolk,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate, (Iron),, 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from milled wheat and egg with added vitamins and produced by extrusion and drying, this is a processed food (NOVA 3) rather than an ultra-processed product because it lacks industrial additives and formulations typical of NOVA 4 items.

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Common Questions about Light 'n Fluffy Egg Noodles, Wide, Enriched

The Light 'n Fluffy Egg Noodles can be considered a decent option, especially if you're looking for a quick meal base. They provide 8 grams of protein per serving, which is great for muscle repair and satiety. However, whether they’re 'healthy' really depends on what you pair them with — think veggies, lean proteins, and a splash of sauce for a balanced dish!

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