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Banza Classic Cheddar Chickpea Elbows

Contains disodium phosphate

Cheddar chickpea elbows provide 16 g protein and 5 g fiber per 71 g dry serving. They also contain xanthan gum and disodium phosphate, with 640 mg sodium per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesCertified gluten-freeContains dairy
$2.39 lowest price at Stashely
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
260caloriesPer serving · 2.5oz (71g) dry 1/2 box (1 cup prepared)
Protein
16g▲
Fiber
5g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
640mg▼
Saturated fat
3.5g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Chickpeas, pea starch, tapioca, 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)
55 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as grain productsHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 35%48
Ingredients · counts 20%86
Processing · counts 15%35
Sourcing · counts 15%40
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 55
Nutrition 48 · Compared with other grain foods: more sodium (640 mg), more saturated fat (3.5 g), more protein (16 g); no added sugar per 2.5oz
Ingredients 86 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 35 · Chickpea pasta with starches, gum, cheese and phosphate
Sourcing 40 · No ingredient origin or growing practices stated
Transparency 65 · Full ingredient list and gluten-free claim; no sourcing details
Contains xanthan gum
Contains disodium phosphate
640 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−14 for added phosphates, annatto
Scored Oct 21, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Chickpeas Pea starch Tapioca 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)
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 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.
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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