Nutritional properties White Corn and Spirulina

Spirulina and its nutrients

Thanks to its complete nutritional profile, spirulina, a seaweed, is considered to be the pre-eminent superfood. It has a high nutritional value in terms of level of proteins, vitamins, antioxidants, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, essential amino acids and other nutrients. Spirulina has antiasthenic and immunostimulant proprieties and it is moreover rich in beta-Carotene, useful to eliminate radicals and slow cellular senescence.

Spirulina as food

The mix of white corn and spirulina makes Nutracentis pasta easily digestible. The high percentage of proteins and the phenylalanine contained in spirulina helps to reach quickly the feeling of satiety, the perfect condition for those who want to limit the amount of eaten food. The average serving of white corn and spirulina pasta is perfect to satisfy the dietary requirements of a lunch break.

White corn and spirulina pasta, what is its taste?

White corn and spirulina pasta has a rich texture and a delicate flavour, hence it is perfect with every kind of seasoning, from rich and flavourful sauces to lighter and simpler recipes. This pasta has really a universal employment and children like it too.

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White corn and spirulina, the alternative to durum wheat

White corn and spirulina pasta is suitable for those who want to follow a gluten-free diet. It is also ideal for vegan diets, for it supplies proteins that a diet without food of animal origin lacks.  

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How to pair CONCHIGLIE

White corn and spirulina conchiglie can be simply flavoured with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or with a good cheese sauce. Pasta with spirulina also gives a good result with condiments based on flavoured vegetables. For a unique and complete course, you can choose a nourishing condiment based on legumes.

White corn and spirulina conchiglie can be simply flavoured with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or with a good cheese sauce. Pasta with spirulina also gives a good result with condiments based on flavoured vegetables. For a unique and complete course, you can choose a nourishing condiment based on legumes.

Cooking tips

White corn and spirulina pasta cooks in 10-12 minutes. To cook it, boil water, a litre per 100g of pasta. Add salt when it begins to boil, 10g per 100g of pasta are enough. As water starts to boil again, pour the pasta. During cooking it is suggested to stir lightly now and then.