Linguine
Linguine is wheat pasta. As a wheat product, it contains gluten and is an allergen for individuals with celiac disease or wheat allergy.
What it is
A flat, narrow form of pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water.
Carbohydrate-based starchy staple used as the base of pasta dishes.
Why it's flagged
- wheat/gluten allergen
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..."
"Wheat is one of the major food allergens defined under FALCPA and must be declared on labels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standardized food per 21 CFR 139 (macaroni and noodle products); wheat is a major food allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Wheat-based pasta is a standard food; cereals containing gluten require allergen declaration under EU 1169/2011 Annex II.
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