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Corn pasta
Calories & nutrition facts
dry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 357 kcal —
- Protein 7.5 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 68 g 25%
- Fat 2.1 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Fibre 11 g 39%
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 9 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.23 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 2.4 mg 15%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.48 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 25 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 4 mg 0%
- Iron 0.93 mg 5%
- Magnesium 119 mg 28%
- Phosphorus 253 mg 20%
- Potassium 294 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.8 mg 16%
- Copper 0.2 mg 22%
- Manganese 0.48 mg 21%
- Selenium 7.9 µg 14%
Similar foods
- Gluten-free corn pastadry357 kcal / 100 g
- Pastadry, enriched371 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat pastadry359 kcal / 100 g
- Cornstarch381 kcal / 100 g
- Gluten-free pastacorn and rice flour, cooked179 kcal / 100 g
- Egg-free pastadry353 kcal / 100 g
- Egg pastaraw373 kcal / 100 g
- Yellow field corndry365 kcal / 100 g
- Corn pastecooked, wrapped172 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable macaronienriched, dry367 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Corn pasta
How do you stop corn pasta going mushy?
Use plenty of boiling water and stir well as soon as you add the pasta, then stir again after a minute so the pieces do not stick. Start tasting it a couple of minutes before the packet’s suggested cooking time; drain as soon as it is just tender, since it can soften quickly.
Should you rinse corn pasta after cooking?
Usually not: draining without rinsing leaves surface starch that helps sauce cling. For a cold pasta salad, rinse briefly in cold water to stop the cooking and cool it quickly.
Is corn pasta gluten-free?
Pasta made entirely from corn contains no wheat, barley or rye, but some products include other grains or may be exposed to them during production. If you need to avoid gluten, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free.
What sauces go well with corn pasta?
Its mild, slightly sweet flavour works well with tomato and basil, roasted vegetables, pesto, or a creamy cheese sauce. For a quick meal, toss it with sautéed courgette, garlic and cherry tomatoes, adding a spoonful of pasta water to help the sauce coat it.
Can you use corn pasta in pasta salad?
Yes. Cook it just until tender, rinse it under cold water, and drain it thoroughly before adding dressing; this helps keep it from turning soft as it sits. It works particularly well with chopped peppers, olives, feta and a lemon dressing.
How should you store cooked corn pasta?
Cool it promptly, put it in a covered container and refrigerate it; use it within three days. Tossing it with a little oil can help stop the pieces sticking together, especially if you plan to use it cold.
How does corn pasta compare with wheat pasta?
Per 100 g, corn pasta has 7.5 g of protein and 11 g of fibre, while wheat pasta has 10.2 g of protein and 2.61 g of fibre. Corn pasta is a useful alternative when you want pasta without wheat, but the ingredients and texture differ between products.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4452 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
