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Does durum semolina pasta naturally contain iron? i'm worried because my new pasta doesn't say enriched, and no nutrients are listed.
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Minimal; however...: Wheat does have a bit of iron, but it is not well-absorbed. However, many foods are rich in iron including animal foods, beans and greens. No one should rely on pasta as their main source of iron. It is rare for men to be deficient in iron; too much iron is more likely to be a problem for men, increasing risk of see http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=nutrient&dbid=70 for more info.
Answered 9/18/2013
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