Pasta. . .

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ElementalMoe
ElementalMoe Posts: 186 Member
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I was wondering if anyone knew whether the nutritional information on the pasta box is for dry or cooked pasta? I made a bunch last night, weighed prior to cooking, and weighed again after - It was significantly heavier, obviously. I've always assumed it was for the dried weight of pasta. . Please, correct me if I'm wrong. . .

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  • AmandaBroun
    AmandaBroun Posts: 126
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    The 2 oz serving listed is for dry pasta. I just measure it before cooking.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Unless it says cooked, I would assume the weight is for uncooked.
  • btanton27
    btanton27 Posts: 186 Member
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    yes its typically for dry weight.. usually 2 oz or so.
  • ElementalMoe
    ElementalMoe Posts: 186 Member
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    Sweet! That is GREAT news. :)
  • HotCuppaJo
    HotCuppaJo Posts: 477 Member
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    That IS great news...I was waiting to see what people said, too. :smile: Thanks for asking, Moe! I've just skipped pasta since I started, cuz I wasn't sure! Lol
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
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    Almost all packaged foods list the serving weight as packaged...so for pasta that would be the dry weight. When in doubt, look at the servings per box and the total weight of the box. That should always give you your answer.

    On a side note, meat and poultry should always be weighed prior to cooking.

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