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Banza Chickpea Shells Pasta, 8 oz (Case of 6)

Contains xanthan gum

Chickpea shells provide 14 g protein and 8 g fiber per 2 oz dry serving. The ingredients also include tapioca, pea protein and xanthan gum.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphates
$40.46 8 oz · lowest price at Cozy Farm
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
190caloriesPer serving · 2oz (57g) dry
Protein
14g▲
Fiber
8g▲
Added sugar
—
Sodium
60mg
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Chickpeas, Tapioca, Pea Protein, Xanthan Gum
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score ANOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
73 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as grain productsHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%93
Ingredients · counts 20%100
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 15%40
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 73
Nutrition 93 · Compared with other grain foods: more fiber (8 g), more protein (14 g); no added sugar per 2oz (57g) dry
Ingredients 100 · 4 ingredients; no added sugar, seed oils, dyes or flagged additives
Processing 30 · Chickpea pasta with added pea protein and xanthan gum
Sourcing 40 · No product-specific origin or farming practice is stated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list; no product-specific sourcing details
Contains xanthan gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
Scored Oct 21, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Chickpeas Tapioca Pea Protein Xanthan Gum
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Sourcing

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food without the guilt with Banza Chickpea Shells Pasta. This gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO pasta is made with a secret superfood and packs a powerful punch of protein, fiber and a low glycemic index in every bite. Banza Chickpea Shells Pasta is a great way to make dinner easy and healthy, with a meal that cooks in just 6-8 minutes in boiling water. A box of eight ounces and a pack of six means your pantry will be full of the delicious goodness of Banza Chickpea Shells Pasta. The ingredients are simple and wholesome - chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein and xanthan gu

Additives1 additive · no risk
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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