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Organic Bucatini, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Bucatini, 16 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
8g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll find this box in the pasta aisle or on a pantry shelf at a natural-foods grocer — the kind of staple you grab for a quick weeknight pasta or a nostalgic Sunday supper. With a single-ingredient label and an extruded, dried texture, it reflects basic industrial processing that shapes and preserves the grain without the additives typical of ultra-processed items.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 OZ
Servings per Container: 8
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

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 only organic durum wheat semolina and produced by milling, extrusion and drying, it undergoes industrial processing that alters texture and shelf life but contains no ultra-processed additives, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Organic Bucatini, 16 OZ

Absolutely! The Organic Bucatini is made from just one ingredient: organic durum wheat semolina. With 8 grams of protein per serving and low sugar content, it can be a nutritious base for your meals. Just remember, 'healthy' is relative — it's a great option when paired with veggies and lean proteins, but moderation is key, as with all things.

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