How to choose the pasta. Recipe "horns" with broccoli

Pasta as a product of mass consumption came to Russia until recently: in the XIX century. In spite of this, now without a side dish of pasta is difficult to imagine how everyday and festive table. Such popularity is due primarily to the fact that pasta easy to prepare, satisfying, and thus the range of their culinary applications are very wide. On the shelves of modern shops you can find a wide variety of pasta, from the long noodles and ending with "horns." Today, the project "Control Purchase� - www.zakupka.tv specifically for users Ovkuse.ru - will give you a few tips that should guide the choice of "horns."

Composition and Properties
According to GOST 51865-2002 pasta must be made from water and flour. In accordance with the standard as is allowed use of additional raw vegetables, dry gluten, eggs, wheat germ, soy and dairy products. But these supplements manufacturer must notify the buyer inscription on the package
It is believed that the best pasta - are those which are made from durum wheat. They are less fattening, they do not boil soft and does not stick together during cooking.
When buying a vote appearance pasta. If they have a rough surface, traces nepromesa in the test, white or unnatural yellow crumbs and flour in a pack - such pasta you do not need. Good "horns" should be creamy, with small black dots, the remnants of shells cereals. If you pack a lot of scrap - the manufacturer has violated production technology.
If you choose pasta, but still in doubt about their quality, conduct a little experiment: cracked pasta and look closely at the break. If it is white and opaque, then the product was made with violations. Kink-quality pasta is smooth and glossy.

Packing
Packaging should be marked with wheat varieties from which the product is manufactured. In addition to group A - pasta from durum wheat flour, there is another group B - flour soft glassy wheat, and Group B - from the ordinary flour.
Another requirement for packaging pasta: it should be clear or transparent the window through which you can evaluate the appearance of pasta. Also, be sure to check the packaging for leaks.

Storage
Before you buy be sure to check expiration dates. Pasta made from flour and water can be stored up to 3 years; colored with various additives (carrot and spinach) are stored 24 months; egg - 12 months; dairy and soy - only 5 months.
However, sometimes unscrupulous manufacturers artificially alter the shelf life by printing it on a special label. Buy this product is not worth it. On quality pasta deadlines are put directly on the pack.

Now that you know all the secrets of the correct choice of pasta "horns", we invite you to cook with us delicious side dish - "horns" with broccoli, which is an original addition to your table!

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