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Whole Foods Market, Organic Orecchiette Rigate, 16 Ounce
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Whole Foods Market, Organic Orecchiette Rigate, 16 Ounce

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this box in the pasta aisle or organic section, an easy pick for a weeknight dinner or a pantry staple for batch-cooking. It feels wholesome and comforting—rustic orecchiette that suggests simple, homey meals without indulgence. The single-ingredient label and the dry-extruded texture indicate industrial milling and shaping but no additives, pointing toward a processed grain product rather than an ultra‑processed formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 8
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein6g
* 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

ORGANIC, DURUM, WHEAT, SEMOLINA..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from a single ingredient (organic durum wheat semolina) and produced by industrial milling/extrusion and drying, it has undergone processing but contains no additives, placing it in the 'processed' category rather than ultra‑processed.

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Common Questions about Whole Foods Market, Organic Orecchiette Rigate, 16 Ounce

The Organic Orecchiette Rigate is a solid choice for a pasta! With 200 calories per serving and 6 grams of protein, it's a good option for a filling meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on what you pair it with and your overall diet.

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$3.49
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