History of Pasta in Timeline

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Pasta

Pasta is a staple food, particularly in Italian cuisine, made from unleavened dough, traditionally wheat flour, mixed with water or eggs, and formed into various shapes. It's cooked by boiling or baking. Historically made from durum wheat, modern variations include gluten-free alternatives like rice flour or legumes. Evidence suggests pasta's origins in Italy as early as 400 BCE. Today, pasta is a globally recognized and widely consumed food product.

1972: Connecticut Law Mandates Enriched Grain Products

In 1972, Connecticut adopted a law mandating that certain grain products, including macaroni products, sold within the state be enriched, joining 38 to 40 other states in adopting the federal standards as mandates.

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2008: Pasta Consumption in Italy

In 2008, Italians were estimated to consume over 27 kg of pasta per person annually, surpassing Americans who consumed about 9 kg per person. Due to high demand, Italy imports wheat for pasta production.

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2015: Largest Per Capita Consumers of Pasta

In 2015, Italy was the largest per capita consumer of pasta with 23.5 kg per person.

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2015: Largest Producers of Dried Pasta

In 2015, Italy was the largest producer of dried pasta, producing 3.2 million tonnes.

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2017: Largest Consumer of Pasta

In 2017, the United States was the largest consumer of pasta with 2.7 million tons.

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2018: Largest Exporter of Pasta

In 2018, Italy was the world's largest exporter of pasta, with $2.9 billion in sales.

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