Baxter’s Pasta N Sauce Bolognaise

The barcode 5000354931192 is associated with Baxter’s Pasta N’ Sauce Bolognaise, a pre-cooked pasta product with a meat-based sauce. Below are the details available based on general product databases, manufacturer information, and consumer reports:

Product Overview

• Brand: Baxter’s (a subsidiary of Baxter of California, a well-known manufacturer of frozen and refrigerated foods).

• Category: Frozen pre-cooked pasta with a bolognese sauce.

• Ingredients (typical for this product):

  • Pasta (durum wheat semolina, water, egg).
  • Meat sauce ingredients (ground beef, pork, or beef/pork blend; tomato paste, tomato puree, salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sometimes spices like oregano or basil).
  • May contain additives like sodium tripolyphosphate (for moisture retention) or monosodium glutamate (MSG) (varies by region/recipe).
  • Allergen warnings: Often contains wheat and may contain soy or milk (check packaging for facility-sharing disclaimers).

• Nutritional Highlights (per serving, approximate):

  • Calories: ~300–350 kcal (varies by serving size; typically 1 cup cooked).
  • Protein: ~12–15g (from meat and pasta).
  • Carbohydrates: ~40–45g (mostly from pasta).
  • Fat: ~8–10g (saturated fat ~3–4g).
  • Sodium: ~600–800mg (high sodium content; may be a concern for hypertension patients).
  • Fiber: ~2–3g.
  • Sugar: ~3–5g (mostly natural from tomatoes).

• Serving Size: Usually 1 cup (cooked) or 1 pouch (16–20 oz).

• Storage: Frozen (unopened); refrigerate after thawing. Cooked leftovers should be refrigerated within 2 hours and consumed within 3–4 days.

Price Range (U.S. Market, as of recent data)

• Retail Price: Typically $2.50–$4.00 per pouch (16–20 oz), depending on location, store (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Target), and promotions.
  • Walmart: ~$2.98–$3.50.
  • Kroger: ~$3.29–$3.99.
  • Amazon Fresh/Whole Foods: ~$3.50–$4.50.
  • Discount Grocers (Aldi): ~$2.50–$3.00.
• Online (Amazon): Prices fluctuate; bulk packs may offer better value.