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Explore Cuisine Spaghetti, Organic Black Bean
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Explore Cuisine Spaghetti, Organic Black Bean

Explore Cuisine
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
25g
Protein
3g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
11g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Explore Cuisine Spaghetti, Organic Black Bean is a dark, single-ingredient pasta that sits at the intersection of the natural foods aisle and the specialty pasta rack. In most American supermarkets you’ll find it near other alternative pastas — chickpea, lentil, and other bean-based noodles — and close to gluten-free and organic packaged goods. It’s an easy grab for shoppers building plant-forward meals on grocery runs for weeknight dinners or health-focused staples for meal-prep Sunday. The brand speaks to ethically minded, adventurous eaters: marketing leans into organic certification, fair trade and a sustainability narrative (their Food to Thrive Foundation), appealing to vegans, flexitarians and protein-conscious families. The box art and ingredient panel reinforce a “simple and honest” health halo — single-ingredient listing, organic claim, and minimal kid-targeted graphics, so it reads mature and pantry-friendly rather than toy-like. Processing is straightforward: beans are milled into flour and formed into spaghetti — a minimal-processing approach compared with multi-ingredient, additive-rich alternatives. Sensory notes highlight a firm, slightly grainy texture and a nutty, beany aroma and flavor that holds up to robust sauces; the pasta cooks like conventional dried noodles and is packaged in a small shelf-stable box (often with a window or clear bag inside) that emphasizes portion control and visibility. Rituals include a quick boil, drain and toss with olive oil, tomato or pesto, and use in simple weeknight bowls or elevated vegetarian mains. Overall, it reads as a practical, wholesome swap for wheat pasta for shoppers seeking protein-rich, organic, plant-based options without a long ingredient list.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz
Servings per Container: 4
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber11g39%
Total Sugars3g
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

Organic, Black, Soybean, Flour..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

The product lists a single ingredient — organic black soybean flour — and is produced by milling and shaping the bean flour into pasta without additives, consistent with minimal processing.

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Common Questions about Explore Cuisine Spaghetti, Organic Black Bean

Absolutely! This spaghetti is packed with organic black soybean flour, which means it's high in protein (25g per serving!) and fiber (11g). It's a great option for those looking to boost their nutrient intake, especially if you're comparing it to traditional pasta made from refined wheat.

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
post-workout
weeknight-dinner

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