Penne Pasta — MUNCH

Name: Penne Pasta
Brand: Pasta Zara S.P.A.

Munch or Dump rates Penne Pasta by Pasta Zara S.P.A. MUNCH — score 90/90.

Just durum wheat semolina plus the standard enrichment vitamins. One real ingredient, nothing engineered.

Why this verdict

Single whole-food base: 100% durum wheat semolina
No added sugar, oil, emulsifiers or flavor enhancers
Added niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin and folic acid are standard enrichment, not junk
NOVA group 1 minimally processed food

Durum Wheat Semolina (safe) — Coarsely ground whole durum wheat, a single minimally processed grain. Complex carbs plus some protein and fiber.
Niacin (safe) — Vitamin B3 added back during enrichment. Supports energy metabolism.
Iron (Ferrous Lactate) (safe) — Iron fortification to replace what's lost in milling. Beneficial for most people.
THIAMIN MONONITRATE (safe) — Vitamin B1 added for enrichment. Standard and harmless.
Riboflavin (safe) — Vitamin B2 enrichment. Supports energy metabolism.
folic acid (safe) — Synthetic folate added by mandate; important for cell division and pregnancy.