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Kusksu Pasta

Kusksu pasta is a tiny durum-wheat pasta used in soups, stews, and regional pasta dishes.

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About Kusksu Pasta

Kusksu pasta is a very small pasta usually made from durum-wheat semolina and water. It is used in soups, stews, brothy dishes, and regional pasta preparations, where the tiny pieces absorb surrounding liquid and carry its seasoning.

Dry kusksu is pale cream to yellow and has a firm, grainy bite after cooking. The pieces become tender while retaining some chew, although size, shape, and cooking time affect the final texture. Small variations in formulation can produce softer or more resilient pasta.

It is usually sold dried as beadlike pellets or tiny irregular pieces. The pasta may be added directly to simmering liquid or cooked separately and combined with sauce. Boiling enlarges and softens the pieces, while prolonged cooking makes them more yielding and allows them to absorb more broth.

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Kusksu Pasta nutrition & diet

Kusksu Pasta nutritional value

Reference: Pasta, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
361.4kcal
Protein
12.3g
Carbs
75.6g
Fat
1.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use the cooked edible pasta portion after preparation, distinguishing the tiny durum-wheat pasta from the finished soup or stew. Cooking liquid, vegetables, legumes, meat, seafood, oil, and sauces should be assessed as separate components of the serving.

Compare the right form: Match references to dry or cooked Kusksu pasta made from durum wheat, with shape, ingredients, and accompanying dish specified.

Diet considerations

Kusksu pasta is cereal-derived from durum wheat and is generally plant-based as a plain pasta. Soups and stews may add meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, legumes, or vegetable ingredients. Compatibility depends on the pasta recipe and broth, while portion size influences whether it functions as a garnish or principal carbohydrate.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    May be compatible
  • Vegetarian
    May be compatible
  • Pescatarian
    May be compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Vegetarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Pescatarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
Recorded common ingredients: Durum wheat semolina. This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar). Recipes and products can differ.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Danish Food Composition Database, Frida 5.5 (2025) — 305 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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