Mantova Italian Organic Whole Wheat Pasta, Shell, 1-Pound Bags (Pack of 12), made from durum wheat that has become synonymous with flavor, quality

Brand: Mantova

Pasta, in all its myriad forms, is the unifying link in Italian cuisine. The finest of Italian pasta is made from durum wheat that has become synonymous with flavor, quality, goodness, nutritional value, and a tremendous source of energy. The high-quality durum wheat used for Mantova Organic Pasta is grown in the sunny, fertile soil of Apulia in southern Italy, producing grain that is richer in minerals, vitamins and proteins.Pasta, along with wine and olive oil, is also part of the great culinary trilogy of Mediterranean culture. The now famous Mediterranean Diet is based on the foundation of nutritious carbohydrates such as pasta matched with a variety of delicious vegetables, cheese, lean meat, fish and seafood. Dieticians acknowledge the importance of carbohydrates in the diet. Our durum wheat pasta has a nutritional makeup consisting of 70% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 1.2% fat, vitamins and minerals (particularly phosphorus, potassium, and calcium). In spite of many consumers’ misguided prejudices concerning carbohydrates, experts agree that pasta is not fattening, but rather a delicious and highly nutritious part of well-balanced diet.Good quality durum wheat pasta, such as Mantova Organic Pasta and Mantova Organic Whole Wheat Pasta, should have a pleasant scent and a golden-yellowish color that is uniform on the inside when broken. The real test, however, is in the cooking. Properly cooked good quality pasta should not break apart in the boiling water and must only slightly whiten the water with starch residue. This is a sign of high-quality wheat and proper drying techniques.

• The high-quality durum wheat used for Mantova Organic Pasta is grown in the sunny, fertile soil of Apulia in southern Italy, producing grain that is richer in minerals, vitamins and proteins.
• Pasta, along with wine and olive oil, is also part of the great culinary trilogy of Mediterranean culture

Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 12)