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Chickpea Rigatoni Pasta, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Chickpea Rigatoni Pasta, 8 OZ

Banza
Available at Whole Foods
340
Calories
25g
Protein
9g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
13g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this on the gluten-free/alternative pasta shelf or in the pasta aisle, grabbed for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a protein-forward swap. It feels wholesome and modern—comforting like traditional pasta but framed as a healthier, experimental option. The ingredient mix (chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein, xanthan gum) and use of isolated proteins and gums to mimic texture point to industrial reformulation typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate56g20%
Dietary Fiber13g46%
Total Sugars9g
Protein25g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CHICKPEAS, TAPIOCA, PEA, PROTEIN, XANTHAN, GUM..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product uses concentrated/isolated ingredients (pea protein), added starch (tapioca) and a texturizing additive (xanthan gum) to recreate pasta properties, indicating significant industrial processing and formulation consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Chickpea Rigatoni Pasta, 8 OZ

Absolutely! This Chickpea Rigatoni is packed with nutrition, offering a solid 25 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per serving. It’s a great option for those looking for a filling meal that leans more towards wholesome ingredients compared to traditional pasta. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective; it’s all about how it fits into your overall diet.

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$3.99
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