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Breads & pasta

elbow macaroni

Dried pasta from durum wheat semolina; cooks al dente and carries sauces, the base of Italian dishes like spaghetti and lasagna.

Who it fits

VeganVegetarianLactose-free

Contains: glúten

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness1
Umami1

Texture

Chewiness6

Pairs with

ready-made tomato sauceparmesan cheeseextra virgin olive oilgarlicfresh basil

Glycemic index

46Low

published range: 42–58

low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70
source: Harvard Health · Tabelas Internacionais de IG

A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.

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