Benefits of Durum Wheat
Durum pasta contains a significant amount of the following nutrients:
B vitamins
Niacin (PP)
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Sodium
Tryptophan
Riboflavin
Protein
Fibre*
*Fibre slows down the absorption of carbohydrates, preventing a sharp increase in glucose concentration, due to which this product has a low glycaemic index. Fibre also helps reduce cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins, which are one of the development factors diseases of the cardiovascular system.
One of the pleasant properties of pasta is its low-fat percentage – less than 1%, while this fat is unsaturated and has a number of beneficial properties.
(*source KOLORO 2024)