BANZA Chickpea Cavatappi Pasta, 8 OZ

My gf and i buy a lot of protein pasta from several brands. Here is an honest review of what we think and possible myth debunking about some myths surrounding this pasta. First Myth, every box has Glysophate in it. They do not. Once, a batch went out in 2024 and it was quickly rectified, the company checked their source and now has a Certfied Cleanscan from the Detox Project which tests thousands of products. Second Myth, it has a "Gummy Texture" My gf and i cook our protein pasta either to the lowest timeframe or middle, but never the end. For example, the the Cavatappi says 6-8 mins, if you cook it 8 or heaven help you 9, of course the texture will get soft, that is not Al-dente! If you have pre diabetes or worse, you should NEVER cook your protein pasta this long and only use it as a side dish with more protein and healthy fats like olive oil or maybe some cheese. Third Myth. It has a "Pea Aftertaste" False! While it does have a slightly earthy taste while you eat it, to me taste slightly like beans, not peas, its certainly doesnt linger after you swallow. Tasting like something and an aftertaste are totally different things, this has ZERO aftertaste. Our ranking as a couple? My gf gives it 4 out of 5 stars in taste, i give it a solid 3.5. This is a great product, keep several protein pastas in our rotation, and surprisingly its lower glycemic hit than Barilla Red Lentil which shocks me! Also, Barilla Red Lentil tastes awful, id say this tastes better than that and Pete's TBH. We have no brand Loyalty for Protein Pasta, we cook it in the low to middle Catagory for slow absorption usually the day before so it has a day in fridge to lower the sugar spike even further. This pasta stands up well vs the top ones like carbe diem and brami and honestly, i like it better than all the Barillas. But, as a family we buy whatever protein pasta is on sale, in these tough economic times, saving money by following the sales does matter! Banza is an excellent choice and should be in everyone's rotation if you want protein pasta for either fitness or blood sugar, just dont overcook it and the texture is perfect, dont trust youtube, make a box for yourself, this is a Very Good Product, we love it! <3 One more caveat id like to say is, if you have any sugar issues pre diabetes or type 2, test yourself after its cooked, then wait a day see if that lowers it. Do NOT trust a Youtuber whom says this brand spikes mine more than that brand, every persons body handles different brands different. For me, Ezekiel No sugar added bread spikes me more than Daves which adds fruit juice, it shouldnt, not at all, but every patient in diabetes reacts to different products differently, never trust one random Youtuber or Reddit user as your sole basis for sugar reaction, Test Yourself Please!! Get this pasta, put it in your rotation of brands, its very good for you, high in protein and fiber, and don't believe the myths, cook it low-to medium and you will love it like we do. Thanks Banza, great product!

Good pasta. It’s made from chickpeas, so it’s gluten free. It’s is a great low carb option . A great value for your money, if I bought it at the store, I’d be paying more. The cook time is pretty fast and is done before you know it.

These are our favorite kind of gluten-free pasta. Excellent texture & flavor. Be careful not to boil them too long or they start to lose their structural integrity, but that's on the cook, not the noodles. I have been buying these regularly for quite a while & my family can't tell the difference between wheat-based options and these. And we love our spaghetti!! Really great-tasting pasta. Highly recommend!

I love these gluten free pastas made with chickpeas. Just don't overcook - they only need a few minutes to achieve a good texture. It's got a good amount of protein which you don't get with ordinary pasta made with wheat and they are gluten free yay!

I got these as another option without gluten for my gut health. They are an excellent value for the amount you get. They are a low carb and have high protein. Preparation is a little of an art. I would use a lot of water and I had to skim the top several times. They taste good. And they hold up very well for gluten free.