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Rummo Pasta Fusilli
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Rummo Pasta Fusilli

Rummo
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
8g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rummo Pasta Fusilli is a 16 oz boxed bronze-die pasta that sits in the international/pasta aisle alongside other dry pastas, sauces, olive oils and Italian pantry staples. The brand presents itself as artisanal and heritage-driven — slow-made (“Lenta Lavorazione”), bronze-cut fusilli with a rough surface designed to grip sauces — and targets home cooks who prize authenticity, dependable performance, and a touch of old-world craftsmanship. Packaging emphasizes tradition (est. 1846), a certified cooking performance, and enriched nutrition (niacin, iron, B-vitamins), but it does not display organic or kid-focused branding; instead it leans on “crafted slowly” and texture-forward claims as health/quality halos. You’re most likely to pull this box for weekday family dinners, simple weeknight pasta meals, back-to-school quick suppers, or meal-prep Sundays where a sturdy pasta shape is useful for salads and sauced mains. Sensory expectations are clear: a firm, resilient bite when cooked to al dente, a slightly coarse surface from bronze cutting that helps sauces cling, and the familiar wheaty aroma of semolina. The ritual is straightforward — boil 8 minutes, drain, toss with sauce, and serve family-style — making it practical and comforting. In plain processing terms, this is a processed dried pasta made largely from durum semolina with added vitamins and minerals; it’s not flavored or full of additives, but it’s factory-made, packaged, and shelf-stable. Visually and culturally it occupies the “everyday premium” niche — more artisanal than entry-level supermarket pasta, but accessible and reliable for home cooks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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, 99%,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Lactate,, 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?

Made primarily from semolina with added vitamins/minerals and produced via industrial drying and shaping, this pasta is a processed food rather than an ultraprocessed formulation. It lacks the industrial additives, emulsifiers, or flavors typical of NOVA 4 products.

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Common Questions about Rummo Pasta Fusilli

Rummo Fusilli can definitely fit into a balanced diet! With 210 calories per serving and a decent amount of protein (8g), it provides a solid base for a meal. Remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on how you pair it. Toss in some veggies and a lean protein, and you've got yourself a nutritious dish.

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