Verdana Foods
Creamy Plant Protein Pasta
Strong label transparency. Minor process risk noted.
Based on your allergen profile and dietary preferences, this product is cleared.
Last Verified: 2026-03-31 · Scan source: OCR on physical label
What’s Actually In This
Bud read the label directly. Here is what it found, and what it means for you.
Full Ingredient List - Parsed
Pea Protein Isolate
Clean · No Common AllergensPrimary protein source - derived from yellow split peas
Isolated and concentrated. No cross-reactivity with soy protein documented at this processing tier.
Durum Wheat Semolina
Contains GlutenGluten-containing grain
Declared on both French and English panels. Allergen statement confirmed present.
Sunflower Oil
Clean · Stable Lipid ProfileRefined vegetable fat
High-oleic variant. No seed allergy cross-reactivity at refined oil stage.
Yeast Extract
Caution · Glutamate SensitivityFlavour enhancer - natural MSG equivalent
Not a declared allergen, but relevant for individuals with glutamate sensitivity or IBS-pattern digestion. Bud flagged this for your awareness.
Maltodextrin
Caution · GI NoteDerived from corn starch
High-glycaemic index filler. No allergen risk, but relevant for blood sugar management profiles.
Calcium Carbonate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Clean · FortificationAdded vitamins and minerals
Standard enrichment blend. No allergy or intolerance associations.
The label states “may contain traces of egg and sesame.” This is a precautionary statement - no egg or sesame ingredients are present in the product formulation itself. Bud treats shared-facility notices as informational, not disqualifying, unless your profile is set to strict avoidance.
The French and English ingredient panels are consistent on this product. Bud confirmed no bilingual discrepancies in allergen declarations - a gap common in President’s Choice and Kirkland private labels.
This SKU (barcode 0 68113 12345 6) has had one reformulation in the past 14 months. Yeast extract was added in the most recent version. If you scanned this product previously, your prior result may no longer apply.
What People Keep Mentioning
Sensory Signals
Bud synthesizes consumer reports across verified reviews and community submissions - not star ratings. Here is what consistent patterns look like.
Texture
Strong (high consensus)Holds firm after cooking. Less mushy than competing plant-protein pastas at this price point.
Pea protein binding contributes to structural integrity. Consistent across multiple cook methods.
Taste
Moderate (split preference)Mild, neutral base. The yeast extract gives a faint savoury undertone that some find pleasant and others find unexpected.
Flavour is functional rather than expressive. Performs best with added sauce - not a standalone seasoning.
Digestion
Moderate (population-specific)Reported as well-tolerated for most. A subset of users with IBS-C patterns noted mild bloating, likely attributable to pea protein fermentability at higher serving sizes.
Standard pea protein GI profile. If you have flagged FODMAP sensitivity in your preferences, Bud has already adjusted your compatibility score accordingly.
Portion Reality
Consistent anecdoteServing size on pack (85g dry) feels slightly generous for a single meal. Most users cook 60-70g.
Nutritional figures are label-accurate at 85g. Factor this into your protein target math.
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