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Explore Cuisine Red Lentil Penne
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Red Lentil Penne

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71 / 1009 of 9 additive groups clear · no verified organic claimClean score · 100 needs every additive group clear plus a verified organic claim.

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Seed OilsNot Found
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGNot Found
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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IngredientsExplore Cuisine · Red Lentil Penne

Organic red lentil flour, organic brown rice flour.

Region: USChecked: 2026-10-11
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Our research notes

What to know before you choose this pasta

The maker’s published label lists 2 ingredients, led by organic red lentil flour and organic brown rice flour. None of the additive groups we check appear on the recorded label, and no added sugars or flavors stand out. For pasta, the comparison that matters most is base ingredient: semolina, whole wheat, chickpeas, lentils and rice each lead to different texture and nutrition.

  • Good signShort ingredient list: 2 ingredients.
  • Good signNone of the nine additive groups we check (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) appear on the recorded label.

May suit you if…

  • You want a short, simple label (2 ingredients).
  • You avoid all nine groups we check, from seed oils to banned-abroad additives: none appear on the recorded label.

Compare this against other pasta

  • Base ingredient. Semolina, whole wheat, chickpeas, lentils and rice each lead to different texture and nutrition.
  • Fiber and protein. Compare at the same dry serving weight, usually 2 oz.
  • Added starches and gums. Legume and gluten-free pastas often add pea starch, tapioca or xanthan gum.

References

  1. Explore Cuisine product page Explore Cuisine
  2. Whole grains Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  3. Legumes Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  4. Gluten-free labeling of foods U.S. Food and Drug Administration

These notes summarize the maker’s own published label and public references. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.

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