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Plain Chickpea Pizza Crust 2 Count, 13.4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Plain Chickpea Pizza Crust 2 Count, 13.4 OZ

Banza
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
4g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated or specialty gluten-free aisle as an easy grab for pizza night or a quick weeknight meal. It gives a wholesome, convenient twist on a nostalgic DIY pizza vibe — protein-forward and lighter than a traditional crust. The ingredient mix (tapioca for chew, xanthan and lecithin for elasticity, and chemical leaveners) points to industrial processing to achieve texture and shelf stability, hallmarks of ultra-processed formulations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars0.99g
Protein4g
* 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, WATER, TAPIOCA, COCOA, BUTTER, OLIVE, OIL, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, YEAST, OREGANO, GARLIC, POWDER, SALT, DATE, POWDER, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, XANTHAN, GUM, BAKING, POWDER, (CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Though made mostly from chickpeas, the product contains industrial additives (xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin), refined starch (tapioca), and chemical leaveners, indicating extensive industrial reformulation and processing consistent with NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Plain Chickpea Pizza Crust 2 Count, 13.4 OZ

The chickpea pizza crust can be a healthier option compared to traditional pizza crusts, especially because it's made primarily from chickpeas, which offer some protein and fiber. However, 'healthy' can be subjective—it's great for a quick meal but shouldn’t replace whole foods in your diet. It’s a solid choice for those looking to switch things up without sacrificing too much on nutrition.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
movie-night
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientwholesomenostalgicpractical
$8.59
per package