Wholegrain pasta: start from the list of ingredients

Useful to know

For wholemeal pasta, Iowa State recommends checking to see if wholemeal is a first ingredient. This is more specific information than a general impression by the color of the package. Boiling instructions must be taken from the specific product. [1]

If you are replacing an ordinary paste in a familiar recipe, consider the form and the desired result. You don't have to save brewing time from another package just because the two macaroni look alike. The taste and texture may differ.

Dry open paste is stored dry in a well-closed container according to the product directions. [1] When comparing price, look for an equal amount of dry product. The weight after boiling includes the water taken and is not a good basis for an arbitrary comparison between differently prepared portions.