Pasta is, typically a noodle made from an unleavened dough of a durum wheat flour mixed with water and formed into sheets or various shapes, then cooked and served in any number of dishes. It can be made with flour from other cereals or grains, and eggs may be used instead of water.
Commodity value is of particular significance in the study of currency. For example, the commodity value of a coin is the value of the metal of which it is made. Gold and silver coins have a high commodity value, whereas fiat coins such as modern day quarters have a low commodity value. This is of particular historical relevance when analyzed in light of Gresham's Law.
cash value. Definition. The amount available in cash upon cancellation of an insurance policy, usually a whole life policy, before it becomes payable upon death or maturity. also called cash surrender value or surrender value. Use cash value in a sentence. â 1  The cash value of the policy was substantial so we decided to cancel the policy and receive the infusion of liquidity. â 2  I noticed that I had a lot of cash value and that was good because I needed it badly and could not afford insurance anymore.