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Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Noodles, Fine
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Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Noodles, Fine

Pennsylvania Dutch
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
8g
Protein
2g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pennsylvania Dutch Fine Egg Noodles sit on supermarket shelves in the pasta and grains aisle, stacked near other dry pastas, egg noodles, boxed side dishes and pasta sauces. The 12 oz box — branded with a home-style name that evokes Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish cooking traditions — positions itself as a simple, old-fashioned pantry staple. The label leans on “Enriched” and “Homemade taste” messaging rather than bold health claims; there’s no organic seal or kid-focused cartooning, just straightforward packaging for shoppers seeking a familiar, economical carbohydrate. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, cozy weekend brunches or batch-cooking sessions: think buttery tossed noodles, chicken-and-noodle casseroles, stroganoff, or a simple side to roast meat and vegetables. Sensory notes: dry, pale golden fine strands that soften to tender, slightly chewy ribbons after a short boil; their porous surface captures butter, olive oil, grated cheese and light sauces. The box sits in pantry ritual — pulled for last-minute meals, heated leftover noodles refreshed in olive oil, or used to stretch a protein and veg into family-sized servings. Ingredients are simple — semolina/durum wheat and egg yolks — with added enrichment (niacin, iron, B vitamins), so shoppers perceive a wholesome, familiar product while still buying a processed, shelf-stable item. In plain terms, it’s a milled-and-shaped, packaged noodle that has been industrially dried and fortified; it’s not highly engineered like ready-to-heat meals but is processed for storage and convenience. Overall, it trades on nostalgia, practicality and everyday comfort rather than on modern health fad claims.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
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,, Durum, Flour,, Egg, Yolks,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate, (Iron),, Thiamine, 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?

This is a processed packaged dried pasta made from milled durum/semolina and egg yolks with added vitamins and minerals; it is industrially produced and fortified but lacks the extensive additives and formulations of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Noodles, Fine

The healthiness of Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Noodles really depends on your dietary goals! With 8 grams of protein and low sugar, they can be a solid base for a balanced meal, especially when paired with veggies and a lean protein. Just remember, 'healthy' is a relative term—what works for one person might not work for another!

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