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Showing posts with label italian pasta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label italian pasta. Show all posts

Monday, May 23, 2011

Gluten Free Pasta: Tinkyada Organic Brown Rice Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta: Tinkyada Organic Brown Rice LasagnaPRODUCT NAME:                    Organic Brown Rice Lasagna

BRAND:                                   Tinkyada       

COST:                                      $4.39

SIZE:                                       10 oz              

COST PER OZ:                         $0.44/oz  

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:       NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:        NA

ORGANIC:                                YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:        OCA

VEGAN:                                    YES

GLUTEN FREE FACILITY:         YES

LOCATION OF FACILITY:          Ontario, Canada

SHELF LIFE:                              2 Year +

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging.  We cannot verify the accuracy of this information.  For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.      

REVIEW:
Tinkyada has been my go-to brand for great tasting gluten free pastas. In the past, I have tried their brown rice spirals and brown rice spaghetti, which are similar, if not better than the wheat versions.  Across the board, cooking times for rice pastas are longer than conventional wheat varieties however, most people enjoy the texture of rice pastas over their glutinous counterparts. Tinkyada’s factory is 100% dedicated to making only rice-based pastas, so there is no risk of cross-contamination. Their products are completely organic and kosher. In addition they only have one ingredient, organic rice! They provide many different shapes and styles of brown rice pastas to serve all your noodle needs, and all consistently cook al dente.

I am rarely disappointed in Tinkyada’s line of gluten free all-rice pastas.  They taste great and have great texture.  However, one thing about rice noodles is that they are a little tricky to cook because they tend to be sticky.  This lasagna was especially tricky because they stuck together before I had a chance to layer the lasagna.  I tried to prevent this by using olive oil during the cooking process, but with no success.  This minor inconvenience aside, it did not affect the taste and texture of the final prepared lasagna or my excitement that I was able to eat lasagna for the first time in a while.

This noodle was delicious as prepared by the vegetarian recipe for roasted pepper, eggplant and zucchini lasagna on the box.  I prepared the recipe for a group of friends and no one would have guessed that the dish was gluten-free. This lasagna recipe was hearty and classic with mozzarella, ricotta and lots of tomato sauce, pairing well with a light salad (I made a kale salad). If you choose to make lasagna it is a definite time commitment; I spent several hours cooking but all the hard work paid off when I was able to enjoy gluten free lasagna with my close friends. Even though we all ate until we were full there were a lot of leftovers, which reheated nicely for my lunches for the rest of the week. 

Gluten Free Pasta Nutrition Facts: Tinkyada Organic Brown Rice Lasagna

Taste:  The recipe on the box was slightly bland. I would recommend adding more cheese, more garlic, more herbs (like extra fresh oregano and basil), and more salt.

Labeling:  There is a lot of information on the box including their organic and kosher certification statuses and wheat free/gluten free specialization.

Packaging:  The lasagna is sealed in plastic inside of a cardboard box with a plastic window for viewing.

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RATING:
Texture:                 4             
Taste:                     3.5         
Value:                    3
OVERALL:              3.5

Reviewed 5/17/11 by: Jennie

Monday, May 16, 2011

Gluten Free Pasta: Schar Multigrain Penne Rigate - Product Review #120

Gluten Free Pasta: Schar Multigrain Penne Rigate
Gluten Free Pasta: Schar Multigrain Penne Rigate
PRODUCT NAME:                       Multigrain Penne Rigate

BRAND:                                      Schar

COST:                                         $3.99

SIZE:                                          12oz

COST PER OZ:                           $0.33/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:         NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:         NA

ORGANIC:                                 NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:         NA

VEGAN:                                    YES

GLUTEN FREE FACILITY:          YES

LOCATION OF FACILITY:          Germany

SHELF LIFE:                              1 Year +

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.

REVIEW:
Schar makes a great tasting line of gluten free products. They have been in business for over 30 years so they know their stuff. It’s no surprise they are Europe’s number 1 gluten free Italian Pasta. It’s because their products are high quality and taste great. Perfect example is this Schar’s Gluten free Multigrain Penne Rigate. We were lucky enough to have received a sample of this product from Schar to try. It was one of the best we’ve had.

Gluten free pastas can sometimes be a tricky thing to master. Leave it in too long and it becomes a big pot of mush. Take it out too early and you’re stuck with pasta that is tough to chew. Schar has come up with the recipe for the perfect balance. We cooked this pasta up with some vegetables and chicken and it was terrific. They even held their shapes perfectly. Pasta is really just there to compliment your sauce so flavor isn’t much of an issue. It’s all about the texture and this one is perfect.

This pasta has a lot going for it. Not only is it gluten and wheat fee, but it is also lactose, egg, soy and preservative free. The nutrition facts also look pretty good with 190 calories, no cholesterol and 15 milligrams of sodium per serving. The ingredients are very simple too with just corn, rice and buckwheat flour.

Overall, we loved this pasta. At $3.99 per 12 ounce box, it’s an average value, but take one taste of it and you’ll be in love too. This is definitely pasta we would eat regularly. For more information about Schar and their line of gluten free products, visit their website at: www.schar.com.

Taste: This pasta tasted great. It absorbed flavor perfectly, but the texture was the star attraction here. It was the perfect balance of firm and soft.

Labeling: Schar has put a lot of effort into their labeling. The picture and the colors are all very pleasing to the eyes and are sure to catch your attention on the shelf.
Packaging: This pasta comes sealed in a paper board box.

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RATING:
Texture:           5
Taste:               5
Value:              3
OVERALL:        4.7

Reviewed 5/16/11 by Calvin C.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Gluten Free Pasta: Tinkiyada Organic Brown Rice Penne Pasta - Product Review #97

Gluten Free Pasta: Tinkiyada Organic Brown Rice Penne Pasta
Gluten Free Pasta: Tinkiyada Brown Rice Penne
PRODUCT NAME:                        Organic Brown Rice Penne

BRAND:                                       Tinkyada

COST:                                          $4.49

SIZE:                                            12oz

COST PER OZ:                             $0.37/oz                              

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:           NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:            N/A

ORGANIC:                                    NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:            N/A

VEGAN:                                        Unknown

WHEAT FREE FACILITY:              YES

LOCATION OF FACILITY:             Canada

SHELF LIFE:                                3 Years                 

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging.  We cannot verify the accuracy of this information.  For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.      
     
REVIEW:
Tinkyada out of Canada is a company that is dedicated to making good tasting rice pasta.  They specialize which means that all of their machines are dedicated to process only rice and no other grain or cereal.  Not only is this pasta gluten free, but it is also corn free, egg free, dairy free, casein free, meat free, soy free, nut free and peanut free.  It’s the perfect allergy friendly pasta. 

Cooking this pasta is just as easy as cooking any other pasta.  All you need to do is it on medium-high for 16-17 minutes.  The cooking time seems a little high compared to other pastas, but it was surprisingly accurate.  The package claims that this pasta is not mushy, is al dente, and has good consistent texture.  All of these statements are accurate.  As long as you follow the directions, you will have consistent pasta every time. 

The taste and texture of the pasta was perfect.  This pasta is made of brown rice and you can tell right away.  Usually, pasta is really bland and really doesn’t taste like much, but this one had tons of flavor.  This pasta had the distinct, slightly sweet, brown rice flavor.  The texture was spot on too.  We were afraid that we overcooked the pasta with such a long cook time, but it held up perfectly.  It was firm, yet chewy and held its form.  The package was right; it was al dente, not mushy and had good consistent texture. 

Nutrition Facts and Ingredients
Overall, we loved this pasta.  It was everything you can ask for in a pasta; great flavor, good consistency and good texture.  With 200 calories, 1.5 grams of fat and just 25mg of sodium per serving, this is a fairly healthy pasta too.  The only downside is that it is a little pricy at $4.49 for a 12oz package.   

Taste: This is a great tasting pasta with good texture.  It is definitely one of the best we’ve ever had.   

Labeling: There is a lot of writing on this packaging.  While it can get confusing at times, it is all there for informational purposes. 

Packaging: Vacuum sealed plastic packaging. 

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RATING:
Texture:                 5             
Taste:                     5
Value:                    3             
OVERALL:              4.3

Reviewed on 3/24/11 by Calvin C   

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Gluten Free Pasta: Rustichella D'Abruzzo Organic Corn Fusilli - Product Review #50

Gluten Free Pasta: Rustichella D'Abruzzo Organic Corn Fusilli
Gluten Free Pasta: Rustichella D'Abruzzo Corn Fusilli
PRODUCT NAME:                   Organic 100% Corn Fusilli

BRAND:                                  Rustichella D’Abruzzo

COST:                                    $7.00

SIZE:                                       8.8oz

COST PER OZ:                        $0.79/oz

CERTIFIED GLUETEN FREE:    NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:       N/A

ORGANIC:                               YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:       Istituto Mediterraneo Di Certificazione

VEGAN:                                   UNKNOWN

WHEAT FREE FACILITY:         UNKNOWN

LOCATION OF FACILITY:         Italy

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.

REVIEW:
If you look at some of our previous reviews, you will some of our reviews of Rustichella D’Abruzzo pasta. We really enjoy their pasta, so we seek out their different varieties of gluten free pastas to enjoy. A few months back, we actually had this pasta, but just never got a chance to write a review on it. If you know this brand, you might know that it is a little difficult to find, but we managed to find it at a grocery store in Napa, CA. At $7.00 a box, it is a little pricy, but what you get is a high quality pasta.

The Italians do things a little differently too in the gluten free world. Although I am not sure if this company has made the transition to the new regulations (all companies must comply by January 1, 2010), European countries have much stricter regulations on what can have the gluten free label on its package. Namely, all items marked gluten free must contain no more than 20ppm of gluten. That’s the levels that many gluten free certification agency test to.

This organic corn fusilli is one of the best we’ve tried. The box has specific directions on how to prepare this pasta and after following it, it makes a lot of sense. The box calls for you to boil the pasta for about 5-7 minutes. Here in the studio, we are cooking on hot plates that don’t get as hot as a traditional stove, so I cooked it for about 10 minutes to get it al dente. One thing that jumped out at me, was that it says “Do not rinse.” I am not sure what the reasoning behind that is, but my best guess would be to ensure that the pasta does not fall apart when rinsing.

In the form of flavor, there isn’t much to say about it as it is just pasta, but one thing to note is that you can really taste the flavor of the corn in the pasta. It adds a hint of sweetness to the flavor of the pasta. Combine this pasta with your favorite gluten free pasta sauce, and you have the perfect gluten free meal.

Taste: Great tasting pasta with good texture that we have come to expect from Rustichella D’Abruzzo. They really know their pasta.

Labeling: The labeling is very simple yet attractive. Combined with a few Italian words I cannot read, this pasta is the real thing…Italian pasta.

Packaging: The Packaging on this is a 2 part package. The dry noodles are placed in a sealed air-tight bag that is stuffed into a recyclable paperboard box (see photo for reference).

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RATING:
Texture:          5
Taste:              5
Value:             2
OVERALL:       4


Reviewed 011211 by CC

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Gluten Free Pasta: Mrs. Leeper's Organic Rice Vegetable Twists - Product Review #44

Gluten Free Pasta: Mrs. Leeper's Rice Vegetable Twists
PRODUCT NAME:                                 Rice Vegetable Twists

BRAND:                                                Mrs. Leeper’s

COST:                                                  $3.99

SIZE:                                                    12oz                      

COST PER OZ:                                     $0.33         

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:                   NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                    N/A

ORGANIC:                                            YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                    CCPB srl

VEGAN:                                               YES

GLUTEN FREE FACILITY:                     UNKNOWN

LOCATION OF FACILITY:                     Italy

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging.  We cannot verify the accuracy of this information.  For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.             

REVIEW:
Finally! Pasta with flavor.  We have tasted a lot of different pastas and just about all of them have been pretty bland tasting.  They relied mostly on the sauces and other flavor additives for flavor.  Not so much the case with these Rice Vegetable Twists from Mrs. Leeper’s.  The flavor isn’t bold or anything like that, but they do have a nice light flavor of their own which would enhance the overall flavor of the dish.  I think this pasta would go great with some alfredo sauce or as a nice pasta salad. 

When I cooked this pasta, I will admit that I forgot about it and let it boil just a bit too long.  It was a little on the mushy side, but considering I overcooked it, it wasn’t as bad as I anticipated.    Despite overcooking it, the end product was still good.  It was a lot more forgiving than some of the other rice pastas we have had in the past.  We had a guest over for lunch and she even mentioned that it had great flavor.  I think we all might have enjoyed it even more had I cooked it for the correct amount of time.  Take this as a lesson from my mistake…try to remember that you’re cooking pasta and don’t let it overcook.

This pasta is great for everyone whether you’re gluten free or not.  It tastes no different than regular pasta.  If you have allergies, you will be happy to hear that this pasta is not only wheat/gluten free, but it is also casein free. 

Taste: Great flavor in this pasta.  That is probably because spinach powder and beet powder are added to it for flavor.  The texture is also pretty good, but to ensure that you enjoy it to its full potential…don’t overcook it. 

Labeling:  Wheat free, gluten free, casein free…this pasta has all the right labels to appeal to the celiac and the gluten intolerant.  The colors used on the package are also very pleasant and eye catching.  This pasta has a lot going for it. 

Packaging:  Simple sealed plastic packaging.  Looks like it keeps for a while too…our package had a “Best By” date of 041013. 

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RATING:
Texture:                 5             
Taste:                     5             
Value:                    5
OVERALL:              5

Reviewed  010411 by CC

Friday, November 26, 2010

Gluten Free Pasta: Andean Dream Quinoa Macaroni - Product Review #20

Gluten Free Pasta: Andean Dream Quinoa Macaroni
Gluten Free Pasta: Andean Dream Quinoa Macaroni

PRODUCT NAME:                          Quinoa Pasta Macaroni

BRAND:                                         Andean Dream

COST:                                           $5.99

SIZE:                                             8oz

COST PER OZ:                               $0.74/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:             NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:              N/A

ORGANIC:                                      YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:              IMO-Switzerland

VEGAN:                                          Unknown

WHEAT FREE FACILITY:                 Unknown

LOCATION OF FACILITY:                Bolivia

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.

REVIEW:

When coming to the table today, we knew exactly what to expect from this pasta.  It was the same brand of pasta that we had for lunch yesterday only in a different shape.  Our expectations were met with the great texture and taste we had experienced the day before. 

Consistency with cooking is also another thing to note with this product.  We got the same texture that we expected 2 days in a row which is important.  When you cook spaghetti, you want to be sure that spaghetti is what you get unlike the surprise that we got the other day when we found rice in place of the spaghetti that we put in.

He was quite intrigued by our daily gluten free lunches.  So from our office and from Brian of Brian Martin Metals, we give the 280 families a perfect 5 for this product.  

Taste:  We had a few guests for lunch today, Brian of Brian Martin Metals, who said that the pasta tasted “clean” and that came as a compliment.  Quinoa is a great grain that has a very good flavor. 

Labeling: The labeling on this packaging is very simple.  On the front, is just the brand and type of pasta; no unnecessary jibber jabber.  On the back is a nice background story on the quinoa grain and how the grain is grown in the Bolivian Andes at an elevation of 13,000, which they claim is where the finest quality of quinoa is grown.   

Packaging: Good packaging as it is made out of paper, which can be recycled.


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RATING:
Texture:                 5             
Taste:                     5
Value:                    2                             
OVERALL:              4

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Gluten Free Pasta: Andean Dream Gluten Free Quinoa Spaghetti - Product Review #8

Gluten Free Pasta - Andean Dream Quinoa Spaghetti
Andean Dream Spaghetti
PRODUCT NAME:                        Gluten Free Quinoa Pasta Spaghetti

COST:                                         $5.19

SIZE:                                           8oz

COST PER OZ:                            $0.64/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:           NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:            N/A

ORGANIC:                                    YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:            IMO - Institute of Marketecology-Switzerland

VEGAN:                                        Unknown

WHEAT FREE FACILITY:               Unknown

LOCATION OF FACILITY:              Bolivia

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.     

REVIEW:

Four wheat’s …ORGANIC + FAIR TRADE
O.K. It is true I could not pronounce Quinoa for the life of me six months ago. Now the word + the grain are  my new best friends.  Today we cooked this product + we give this yummy spaghetti the four wheat rating.

Why?

1.The cooking directions are accurate …we always put in a pinch of salt into the boiling water …in this case we used Hawaiian salt + olive oil from Costco.

 2. The texture is firm yet pliable + believe it or not you would have a difficult time telling this quinoa product from our beloved wheat products. 

3. We like this company’s story on the back of the box where we used to get all our important information before the incredible internet world.
THEIR story…as told to us on the back of the box…ORGANIC ROYAL QUINOA grown only in the Bolivian Andes @ an altitude of 13,000 feet by 280 families + there is a very sweet smallish picture of a Bolivian  farming couple who look like the real deal.

Taste: Quinoa pasta has a very clean taste to it.  Taste isn’t so much an issues as texture is because most pastas are pretty bland in flavor.  This pasta has great texture.    

Labeling: The labeling on this packaging is very simple.  On the front, is just the brand and type of pasta; no unnecessary jibber jabber.  On the back is a nice background story on the quinoa grain and how the grain is grown in the Bolivian Andes at an elevation of 13,000, which they claim is where the finest quality of quinoa is grown.  

Packaging: Good packaging as it is made out of paper, which can be recycled.

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RATING:
Texture:                4.5         
Taste:                    4.5
Value:                    3
OVERALL:              4  

Reviewed 10/06/10 by TD

Monday, November 1, 2010

Gluten Free Pasta: Rustichella D'Abruzzo Organic Rice Spaghetti - Product Review #6

Gluten Free Pasta - Rustichella D'Abruzzo Organic Rice Spaghetti
Gluten Free Spaghetti
PRODUCT NAME:                              Organic 100% Rice Spaghetti

BRAND:                                             Rustichella D’Abruzzo

COST:                                               $7.75

SIZE:                                                 8.8oz

COST PER OZ:                                  $0.88/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:                NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                 N/A

ORGANIC:                                         YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                 Istituto Mediterraneo Di Certificazione

VEGAN:                                             Unknown

WHEAT FREE FACILITY:                    NO

LOCATION OF FACILITY:                  Italy

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.

REVIEW:
This pasta is the same brand and style as the pasta we tested yesterday, however We boiled the pasta and tossed it with olive oil and a little salt and pepper and served it with onions, squash, chicken and cheese.  Upon boiling it and draining the water, the spaghetti looked like it was mushy because of all of the starch that came out of it and when we tasted it, we realized that it was a coating of starch over it and it still had okay good texture and flavor.      

Taste:  This pasta was good, however it did not have as much flavor as the corn spaghetti from the day before.  This is a rice-based pasta, and generally speaking, rice pasta is really good at absorbing flavors from whatever it is topped with.  That was the case for this pasta; it absorbed the flavor of the chicken, onions, and squash really well. 

Labeling: The labeling is very simple yet attractive.  Combined with a few Italian words I cannot read, this pasta is the real thing…Italian pasta.

Packaging: The Packaging on this is a 2 part package.  The dry noodles are placed in a sealed air-tight bag that is stuffed into a recyclable paperboard box.  A little wasteful in material as it is pretty much double packaging, however with a wonderful taste and texture like this, I guess it can be forgiven.  

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RATING:
Texture:                 4             
Taste:                     3
Value:                    2
OVERALL:              3

Reviewed 9/28/10 by CC

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Gluten Free Pasta: Rustichella D'Abruzzo Organic Corn Spaghetti - Product Review #5

Gluten Free Pasta: Rustichella D'Abruzzo Organic Corn Spaghetti
Gluten Free Spaghetti
PRODUCT NAME:                             Organic 100% Corn Spaghetti

BRAND:                                            Rustichella D’Abruzzo

COST:                                               $7.75

SIZE:                                                 8.8oz

COST PER OZ:                                  $0.88/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:                NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                 N/A

ORGANIC:                                         YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                 Istituto Mediterraneo Di Certificazione

VEGAN:                                             Unknown

WHEAT FREE FACILITY:                    NO

LOCATION OF FACILITY:                   Italy

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.

REVIEW:
We boiled the pasta and tossed it with olive oil, green onions, and a little salt and pepper and served it with Salmon.  If we had not known prior to tasting this pasta, we would never have known it was gluten free.  The cost of this pasta is a little on the higher side, but that is probably because it is imported from Italy.  It gets a perfect score on taste and texture, but basing it on value, it falls a little short.    

Taste: The pasta had great texture and flavor.  The corn in the pasta gave it a lot of flavor.  Usually, pastas are pretty bland tasting because all it is flour and water, but with the addition of corn, which is sweet, a lot of flavor is added. 

Labeling: The labeling is very simple yet attractive.  Combined with a few Italian words I cannot read, this pasta is the real thing…Italian pasta.

Packaging: The Packaging on this is a 2 part package.  The dry noodles are placed in a sealed air-tight bag that is stuffed into a recyclable paperboard box.  A little wasteful in material as it is pretty much double packaging, however with a wonderful taste and texture like this, I guess it can be forgiven.

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RATING:
Texture:                 5             
Taste:                     5
Value:                    2
OVERALL:              4

Reviewed 9/27/10 by CC

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Gluten Free Pasta: Tinkyada White Rice Spaghetti - Product Review #4

Gluten Free Pasta - Tinkyada White Rice Spaghett
Gluten Free Pasta: Tinkyada White Rice Spaghett

BRAND:                                     Tinkyada

PRODUCT NAME:                      White Rice Pasta: Spaghetti Style

SOURCE:                                   The Pasta Shop

COST:                                       $4.50

SIZE:                                         16 oz

COST PER OZ:                          $0.28/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:         NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:          N/A

ORGANIC:                                  NO

VEGAN:                                      Unkown

WHEAT FREE FACILITY:            YES

LOCATION OF FACILITY:           Canada

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.

REVIEW:
Good texture for a rice pasta.  It was firm unlike many other rice noodles we have tested that came out mushy.  This pasta was a little chewy, but not so much that you would notice.  Cooking time was much longer than traditional pastas.  Most pastas cook in 6-8 minutes, this one calls for a 16-17 minute cooking time on the directions. 

Taste: Rice noodles are very good at absorbing flavor.  By themselves, they are bland, but with the right sauce rice noodles can be very tasty.  We served this with green onions and chicken.  It went very well with this pasta. 

Labeling: You will see right away that there is A LOT of writing on the packaging and the writing is in many different directions.  It is a little distracting and looks a lot more complicated than it needs to be.   

Packaging: Non recyclable packaging made of plastic. 

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RATING:
Texture:                4             
Taste:                    3
Value:                    5
OVERALL:              4

Reviewed 10/18/10 by CC