Rough Pasta Costs More to Make — Here's Why
IngredientsThe way sauce clings differently to different noodles isn't in your head. Bronze dies create more friction, which makes them slower and pricier to run — a real cost paid for a rougher surface.
Dried pasta
Barilla
The Japanese No.3, No.4 and No.5 spaghetti have different diameters and cooking times. Al Bronzo is a separate bronze-drawn range.
Typical products
- Barilla No.3 Spaghetti 1.4mm (Japan)
- Barilla No.4 Spaghetti 1.6mm (Japan)
- Barilla No.5 Spaghetti 1.8mm (Japan)
Sources and usage
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