Barilla Orzo
- Ditali
- Pastina
Orzo is a rice-shaped mini pasta in a 340 g Blue Box, about four servings, with a 9-minute boil. It is sold in the Mini and Soup group, not as a long strand.
The company is Italian. Canadian boxes are made in Ames and Avon. There is no Canadian-origin wheat claim on the page.
Rice-like grains are listed for soups, cold salads, pasta salads, and Mediterranean baked dishes. The small grain is why it shows up in broths and picnic salads rather than as a tangle of spaghetti.
Product Highlights
- •340 g, about 4 servings
- •Cooks in 9 minutes
- •Non-GMO Project verified
- •Rice-shaped mini cut
- •Listed for soups and salads
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Not Canadian-made and not Canadian-owned. Barilla is a Parma family company. This 340 g Blue Box cut sold in Canada is made in Ames, Iowa and Avon, New York unless the pack says Made in Italy. Wheat origin is not disclosed.
Score breakdown (75% evidenced, high confidence)
“Barilla Pasta that is sold in Canada is made in our plants in Ames, IA and Avon, NY, in the United States, with a few exceptions.”
“Barilla is a family business, not listed on the Stock Exchange, chaired by the brothers Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla.”
“Barilla Pasta that is sold in Canada is made in our plants in Ames, IA and Avon, NY, in the United States, with a few exceptions.”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Ames, Iowa or Avon, New York (typical Canadian box)
- Owned By
- Barilla family (Italy)
- Weight/Size
- 340 g
- Cook Time
- 9 minutes
- Key Ingredients
- Semolina
- Certifications
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Semolina
All Manufacturing Locations
- •Ames, Iowa, United States
- •Avon, New York, United States
Additional Details
- Range:Classic Blue Box
- Cook Time:9 minutes
- Shape Category:Mini and Soup
All Information Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barilla Orzo Canadian?
No. Barilla is an Italian family company. Pasta sold in Canada is made in Ames, Iowa and Avon, New York, with a few exceptions. The Canadian box is 340 g and four servings, smaller than the 410 g long cuts.
Who owns Barilla?
The Barilla family owns the company through Barilla Holding S.r.l. in Parma. It is not listed on a stock exchange. Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla chair it.
How long does this shape take to cook?
This cut's listed cook time is 9 minutes. Add salt to the water and skip oil so sauce can cling, per Barilla's cooking note.
What is it made from?
The Canadian page lists semolina as the dough. A full vitamin panel was not in the visible page scrape for this SKU.
Where can I buy it in Canada?
Start on the Barilla Canada product page, then grocery search at Metro, Loblaws, and Voilà. National dry-pasta distribution is the usual path; store-level stock varies.
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