Is Angel Hair Pasta Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Great Value
This page reviews Angel Hair Pasta by Great Value as a cereal. Its current score is 84/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Ferrous Sulfate.
84 / 100
Why score is 84
The composition includes semolina (wheat) as the main ingredient, along with several vitamins. However, the presence of synthetic additives raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains ferrous sulfate, a synthetic iron supplement, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Semolina is a primary ingredient, providing a base for the pasta.
- Enriched with niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid, which can enhance nutritional value.
- Contains iron (ferrous sulfate), contributing to dietary iron intake.
- Wheat is a common pasta ingredient, ensuring traditional texture and flavor.
Concerns
- Contains ferrous sulfate, a synthetic iron supplement, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
- The presence of thiamine mononitrate and riboflavin indicates processing, which may not appeal to all.
- May contain traces of eggs, posing a risk for those with egg allergies.
- Contains wheat, which is unsuitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this cereal and why it matters.
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Is Semolina safe in this cereal?
Good
Semolina is used here as base. Semolina is a coarsely ground wheat product that serves as the main ingredient, providing structure and texture to the pasta.
Role in formula: base
Original: SEMOLINA (WHEAT)
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Is Niacin safe in this cereal?
Medium
Niacin is used here as natural_extract. Niacin is a B-vitamin added for enrichment, contributing to overall nutritional value but is a synthetic form.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: NIACIN
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Is Ferrous Sulfate safe in this cereal?
Bad
Ferrous Sulfate is used here as natural_extract. Ferrous sulfate is a synthetic iron supplement used to enrich the pasta, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: FERROUS SULFATE Garli (IRON)
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Is Thiamine Mononitrate safe in this cereal?
Medium
Thiamine Mononitrate is used here as natural_extract. Thiamine mononitrate is a synthetic form of vitamin B1 added for enrichment, which may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: THIAMINE MONONITRATE
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Is Riboflavin safe in this cereal?
Medium
Riboflavin is used here as natural_extract. Riboflavin is a synthetic vitamin B2 used for enrichment, contributing to nutritional value but indicating processing.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: RIBOFLAVIN
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Is Folic Acid safe in this cereal?
Medium
Folic Acid is used here as natural_extract. Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 added for enrichment, which may raise concerns for those preferring natural sources.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: FOLIC ACID
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3320745
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg
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