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Cooked Pasta

Low concern

Cooked pasta is a standard wheat-based food. Wheat (including gluten) is one of FDA's nine major food allergens, so labeling is required.

Found in

2,115 products

What it is

Wheat-based dough product (typically durum semolina) that has been boiled and hydrated.

Carbohydrate base for prepared meals, salads, soups, and refrigerated/frozen entrees.

Why it's flagged

wheat/gluten allergen (FALCPA)

What regulators actually say

"Macaroni products are the class of food each of which is prepared by drying formed units of dough made from semolina, durum flour, farina, flour, or any combination of two or more of these..."

21 CFR Part 139 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity for macaroni products under 21 CFR 139; wheat is a major food allergen.

European Union — EFSA

Standard food; cereals containing gluten are regulated allergens.

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