Is there grade/quality for spaghetti selection?
Just as the topic.
One of my friends brought me some spaghetti from Italy. What is the difference between spaghetti from Italy and spaghetti from outside of Italy?
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There is a legal difference: according to Italian law, pasta (which includes spaghetti) is made only with durum wheat. Other countries also accept soft wheat. The difference is in the amount of protein (mostly gluten): durum wheat has more, which in turn gives the pasta a somewhat snappier bite. Also, the cooked pasta stays eatable (as in, non-mushy) for a longer time.
Moreover, some Italian pastas are extruded through traditional bronze dies that leave a slightly rougher surface that makes for better sauce adhesion.
Avoid by all means all stupid Italian pastas made for tourists. Avoid stupid novelty shapes and (most) colored pastas. Some good brands with global distribution that will not let you down: Barilla, Agnesi, Garofalo, De Cecco (thanks for the tip).
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How can you tell the quality of pasta?
Pasta quality can be measured by appearance, texture and flavor (Sissons et al 2008). Today the quality of pasta is measured through the water uptake ability during cooking and sensory tests by firmness and stickiness, at least at the Kungs\xf6rnen industry.What is the best texture of pasta?
Good pasta will have a chewy texture that has a bounce to it when chewed. These are qualities that you cannot determine until the pasta has been cooked but if the pasta wants to stick in a clump after being cooked or has too soft a texture when chewed, you will want to try a different brand of pasta in the future.What is De Cecco pasta?
De Cecco is an Italian company producing dried pasta, flour and other related food products. It is the third largest manufacturer of pasta in the world.Beef Grades Explained - Select vs Choice vs Prime Steaks
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