Ingredient

Cooked Enriched Penne

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add cooked enriched penne to products primarily as a carbohydrate base, providing texture …

What it is

Cooked enriched penne is a type of pasta that has been pre-boiled and had certain nutrients added back into it. Penne pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, water, and sometimes eggs, and is characterized by its cylinder shape with angled ends. Enrichment typically involves adding B vitamins (folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine) and iron.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cooked enriched penne to products primarily as a carbohydrate base, providing texture and substance to meals. It is commonly found in prepared pasta salads, frozen entrees, and other convenience meals, serving as a main component or side dish.

Health notes

Cooked enriched penne is considered a food ingredient, not a food additive, and therefore does not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or an ADI from bodies like JECFA or EFSA. The enrichment process aims to restore nutrients lost during grain processing and address common nutrient deficiencies in the population. There are no notable controversies regarding cooked enriched penne itself, beyond general dietary recommendations for carbohydrate intake.

Allergen info

Penne pasta is made from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It also contains gluten.

Products containing Cooked Enriched Penne

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Fish House Foods Company Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 307kcal 9.3Protein 23.6Fat 15Carbs The Harris Soup Company Four Cheese Penne And White Meat Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 130kcal 7.8Protein 6.0Fat 11.3Carbs Vaughan Foods Corporation Greek Pasta Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 186kcal 4.3Protein 10.7Fat 17.9Carbs The Harris Soup Company Penne Bolognese Other Deli High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 123kcal 4.9Protein 6.0Fat 11.6Carbs FreshRealm LLC Shrimp Scampi With Penne And Vegetables Tender Penne Pasta Topped With Shrimp, Tomatoes, Onion, Squash And Zucchini In A Roasted Garlic And Herb Butter, Shrimp Scampi With Penne And Vegetables Other Deli High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 126kcal 9.9Protein 3.7Fat 13.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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