Pasta Ingredients: Enriched Durum Flour
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What it is
Durum flour is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is often enriched, meaning vitamins and iron have been added back after processing. Durum flour is the primary ingredient in most traditional pasta.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use durum flour as the main structural ingredient in pasta products. Its high protein and gluten content give pasta its characteristic firm texture and ability to hold its shape when cooked. It is found in a wide variety of pasta shapes and types.
Health notes
Durum flour is a common food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe by the FDA. It is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and some B vitamins and iron if enriched. The WHO/IARC has not classified durum wheat as carcinogenic. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming typical amounts of durum flour.
Allergen info
Durum flour is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It contains gluten.