Is Barilla Gluten Free Spaghetti ultra-processed?

12 oz (340 g) Gluten-free dry pasta Sold in the United States, Bolivia and Germany

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

corn flour, rice flour, mono- and DIGLYCERIDES (ultra-processing marker)

Additives: E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

As written on the pack

CORN FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES.

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are made from fats and glycerol.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 7th. 57% of the gluten-free dry pasta here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0076808003888, last edited 20 August 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.