Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin
What is Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin?
Durum wheat semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard type of wheat. It is produced by grinding the endosperm of the durum wheat kernel. The term "enriched" means that certain nutrients, including niacin (Vitamin B3), iron, thiamin, riboflavin, and folic acid, have been added back after processing.
Is Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin vegan?
Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin gluten-free?
It also contains gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Is Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin a major allergen?
This ingredient contains wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin used for?
This ingredient is primarily used as the main component in pasta products, such as spaghetti, macaroni, and couscous.
Is Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched With Niacin safe?
Durum wheat semolina is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when consumed as part of a typical diet.
Why it's used
This ingredient is primarily used as the main component in pasta products, such as spaghetti, macaroni, and couscous. Its high protein content and strong gluten structure give pasta its firm texture and ability to hold its shape when cooked. It is also used in some breads and desserts.
Health notes
Durum wheat semolina is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when consumed as part of a typical diet. Niacin is an essential B vitamin (Vitamin B3) that plays a role in energy metabolism and nervous system function. The FDA mandates enrichment of certain refined grain products, including pasta, with niacin and other B vitamins to restore nutrients lost during processing and to prevent deficiencies. JECFA has evaluated niacin and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It also contains gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
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