Pasta is a staple food, primarily of Italian cuisine, traditionally made from unleavened dough of wheat flour and water or eggs. It's shaped into various forms and cooked by boiling or baking. While historically made with durum wheat, contemporary versions include gluten-free alternatives using rice flour or legumes. Evidence suggests pasta production in Italy dates back to the Etruscans around 400 BCE.
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.
In 2008, Italians consumed an estimated 27 kg (60 lb) of pasta per person, per year, surpassing Americans who ate approximately 9 kg (20 lb) per person.
In 2015, Italy was the largest producer of dried pasta with 3.2 million tonnes, followed by the United States with 2 million tonnes, Turkey with 1.3 million tons, Brazil with 1.2 million tonnes and Russia with 1 million tons.
In 2015, the largest per capita consumers of pasta were Italy with 23.5 kg per person, Tunisia with 16.0 kg per person, Venezuela with 12.0 kg per person, and Greece with 11.2 kg per person.
In 2017, the United States was the largest consumer of pasta with 2.7 million tons.
In 2018, Italy was the world's largest exporter of pasta, with $2.9 billion sold, followed by China with $0.9 billion.
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