Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Introduces Whole Wheat Blend Pastas with Omega-3 and New 7-Grain Blend Variety

04/12/07 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, the leading whole grain pasta, announces the addition of Omega-3 to its original Whole Wheat Blend Pasta and the introduction of its new 7-Grain Blend variety. Now with Healthy Harvest's unique whole grain blends, consumers don't have to sacrifice taste to incorporate more whole grains, fiber and Omega-3 into their diets.

The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming at least three one-ounce equivalents, or 48 grams, of whole grains each day. Ronzoni Healthy Harvest provides 34 grams of whole grains per serving, fulfilling more than 70 percent of the daily requirement. Plus, with the addition of natural milled flax seed, Healthy Harvest now provides 360 milligrams of ALA Omega-3, which is 28 percent of the USDA recommended daily requirement. Ronzoni Healthy Harvest also remains an excellent source of fiber, providing five to six grams per serving, which is three times the amount in regular pasta.

Naturally low in fat, cholesterol and sodium free, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Blend Pasta is a unique blend of durum whole wheat flour and semolina plus flax seed. It is available in eight varieties, including spaghetti, thin spaghetti, linguine, lasagna, penne rigate, rotini and yolk- free extra wide and wide noodle styles.

New Ronzoni Healthy Harvest 7-Grain Blend Pasta contains a unique blend of whole grain wheat, rye, oat, barley, corn, triticale and buckwheat plus flax seed. This special blend provides the taste that multigrain fans are sure to love while offering the same benefits as our whole wheat blend variety. It is available in spaghetti and fusilli cuts.

"As the leading whole grain pasta, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest is continually working to improve upon its products for health-conscious consumers who want to eat better without compromising taste," said David Heimbecker, Director of Marketing, New World Pasta. "Our goal is to make it easier for people to incorporate more whole grains and Omega-3 into their diets and take a small step toward healthier eating. With our improved Whole Wheat Blend and new 7- Grain Blend variety, pasta lovers can still rely on Healthy Harvest to cook up lighter in color than other whole grain pastas while retaining the great taste and texture of traditional pasta."

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest has received the "Heart-Check" certification from the American Heart Association and is a member of the Whole Grain Council. Products are available at retailers nationwide, and the suggested retail price is $1.69.