Cooked Gluten Free Pasta
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What it is
Cooked gluten-free pasta is pasta made from grains or starches that do not contain gluten, such as rice, corn, quinoa, or legumes. It is prepared by boiling in water until tender, similar to traditional wheat pasta. The cooking process gelatinizes the starches, making them digestible and giving the pasta its characteristic texture.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use cooked gluten-free pasta as a base for dishes where traditional pasta is typically used, such as mac and cheese, pasta salads, and casseroles. It serves as a direct substitute for wheat-based pasta, allowing individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease to enjoy these meals.
Health notes
Gluten-free pasta is generally recognized as safe by the FDA for consumption. For individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, avoiding gluten is medically necessary. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various food ingredients, but specific evaluations for 'cooked gluten-free pasta' as a distinct entity are not typically categorized. The primary health consideration is for those who must avoid gluten.
Allergen info
Gluten-free pasta is not derived from wheat, barley, or rye, thus it does not contain gluten. It is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens unless other ingredients are added during processing or cooking.
Products containing Cooked Gluten Free Pasta
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Conagra Brands, Inc.
Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese
High in sodium — 25% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
132kcal
4.8Protein
5.3Fat
15.9Carbs
Beetnpath, LLC
3-Cheese Mac Gluten Free Oat Noodles + Smoked Gouda + Vermont White Cheddar + Mild Cheddar Cheese, 3-Cheese Mac
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving
167kcal
6.6Protein
7.5Fat
18.1Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
Mac & Cheese Gluten Free Elbow Pasta In A Creamy Cheese Sauce Made With Cheddar, Parmesan & Romano Cheeses Topped With Crispy Gluten Free Bread Crumbs, Mac & Cheese
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
208kcal
5.2Protein
10.8Fat
22.2Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese With Spinach Gluten Free Elbow Pasta Tossed In A Rich Roasted Garlic Four-Cheese Sauce With Spinach, Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese With Spinach
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
189kcal
6.6Protein
9.7Fat
18.5Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese Gluten Free Elbow Pasta, Roasted Onions And Chives - All Combined With An Insanely Tasty Cheddar And Smoked Gouda Cheese Sauce, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 36% DV per serving
189kcal
5.7Protein
9.7Fat
20.3Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
Mac & Cheese Gluten Free Elbow Pasta Tossed In A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Mac & Cheese
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
189kcal
4.8Protein
10.1Fat
19.4Carbs