Quality since 1867. America's favorite noodle. Cooking time 8-9 minutes. Made with North American grown Durum Wheat. A Good Carb: Did you know that noodles are really a Good Carb? Noodles have only a moderate effect on blood glucose levels, unlike other starches such as white bread, rice and potatoes, which means noodles are not as readily converted into sugar. Noodles are low on the Glycemic Index (GI) and low GI food are digested more slowly, stay in the digestive system longer and help to naturally satisfy hunger! So, eating a delicious meal that includes noodles can truly be one of your more healthful alternatives. Eat lower GI foods as a more healthful alternative! General Glycemic Index of Common Foods: Noodles, Kidney Beans - Low: 0.55 GI; Granola Bar, Rye Bread - Medium: 55-70 GI; Baked Potato, White Rice - High: 70 + GI.