Barilla Rotini

Also available as(1)
  • Gemelli

Rotini means twists: two-inch corkscrew lengths from Northern Italy in a 410 g Blue Box. It cooks in 7 minutes, on the fast side for a short cut.

The owner is Italian. Canadian boxes are made in Iowa and New York plants. The site does not name a Canadian wheat source.

The spiral is listed for pesto, hearty vegetable sauces, and pasta salads, because the corkscrew holds dressing. It is a salad and casserole shape more than a long-strand shape.

Product Highlights

  • •410 g, about 5 servings
  • •Cooks in 7 minutes
  • •Non-GMO Project verified
  • •Corkscrew / twist cut
  • •Listed for pesto and salads

Category

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Our Canadian score

Imported

Imported

Not Canadian-made and not Canadian-owned. Barilla is a Parma family company. This 410 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)

Manufacturing30% of score0/100

“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.”

Ingredients / Materials25% of scoreNo data
Brand Ownership20% of score0/100

“Barilla is a family business, not listed on the Stock Exchange, chaired by the brothers Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla.”

Headquarters10% of score0/100

“Barilla's corporate offices are located in Parma, Italy.”

Canadian Workforce6% of score0/100

“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.”

Packaging5% of score0/100

“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.”

Design & R&D4% of score0/100

“Discover one of the beating hearts of BITE, our new Barilla Innovation & Technology Experience Center in Parma.”

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
410 g
Cook Time
7 minutes
Key Ingredients
Semolina
Certifications
Non-GMO Project Verified

Product Information

Ingredients

Semolina

All Manufacturing Locations

  • •Ames, Iowa, United States
  • •Avon, New York, United States

Additional Details

  • Range:Classic Blue Box
  • Cook Time:7 minutes
  • Shape Category:Short

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barilla Rotini 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 page describes two-inch thick corkscrew lengths from Northern Italy.

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 7 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.