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BANZA - Chickpea Pasta Mac & Cheese - Classic Cheddar - Case Of 6 - 5.5 OZ Each

Contains disodium phosphate

Chickpea pasta and cheddar provide 18 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per serving. The ingredients include xanthan gum and disodium phosphate.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesGluten-free (label)Contains dairy
$28.94 5.5 oz each · lowest price at Life Goods
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
260caloriesPer serving · 2.5oz (71g)
Protein
18g▲
Fiber
8g▲
Added sugar
—
Sodium
680mg
Saturated fat
3g▼
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Ingredients: Chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein, xanthan gum, cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), nonfat milk, buttermilk, butter (cream, salt), salt, lactic acid, disodium phosphate, annatto and paprika extract (color), silicon dioxide (anticaking)
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score ANOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
70 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%86
Ingredients · counts 25%82
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 10%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 70
Nutrition 86 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more fiber (8 g), more protein (18 g), more saturated fat (3 g); no added sugar per 2.5oz
Ingredients 82 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); Silicon dioxide (additive, −4)
Processing 30 · Pasta and cheese include pea protein, xanthan gum and disodium phosphate.
Sourcing 50 · No origin or production practices are stated for the chickpeas or dairy.
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list and nutrition values; no sourcing claims.
Contains xanthan gum and disodium phosphate
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−18 for added phosphates, annatto, silicon dioxide
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 Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes) Nonfat milk Buttermilk Butter (cream, salt) Salt Lactic acid Disodium phosphate Annatto and paprika extract (color) Silicon dioxide (anticaking)
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives5 additives · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Silicon dioxide (E551)Anti-caking agentLimited risk
Approved, but EFSA noted in 2018 that data on its nano-sized particles were too limited to set a safe intake.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
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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