Banza's new line combines semolina wheat and chickpeas to deliver a new combination: 22g of protein per serving without compromising on traditional pasta taste and texture

Banza, the company that introduced chickpea pasta to the U.S. market, is launching Wheat Protein Pasta and Wheat Protein Mac & Cheese. Combining semolina wheat with chickpeas, the new line delivers 22g of protein per serving without compromising on the taste and texture of traditional pasta. The launch marks Banza's first expansion beyond gluten-free.

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Banza, the company that introduced chickpea pasta to the U.S. market, is launching Wheat Protein Pasta and Wheat Protein Mac & Cheese. Combining semolina wheat with chickpeas, the new line delivers 22g of protein per serving without compromising on the taste and texture of traditional pasta. Like all Banza Pasta, the new Wheat Protein line is CleanScan Certified by The Detox Project which verifies they tested for glyphosate and 400+ pesticides and showed non-detectable results. Banza Wheat Protein Pasta and Wheat Mac & Cheese are available exclusively on TikTok Shop starting April 1 and will roll out nationwide at Kroger, Publix, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market starting in April.

Banza Wheat Protein Pasta offers 22g of protein and 7g of fiber per serving, is made from simple ingredients, and is available in Rotini, Penne, and Elbow shapes. Banza Wheat Protein Mac & Cheese is available in Cheddar Elbows and White Cheddar Shells and delivers 16g of protein and 4g of fiber per serving.

Like all Banza Pasta, both Wheat products are CleanScan Certified by The Detox Project, meaning they were tested for glyphosate and 400+ pesticides and showed non-detectable results.

Since launching the first-ever chickpea pasta in 2014, Banza has grown into the #1 better-for-you pasta company. The introduction of a wheat-based line marks a deliberate next step in its mission to inspire people to eat more chickpeas by meeting consumers where they already are: in the wheat pasta aisle.

"We started Banza to inspire people to eat more chickpeas, and this launch is about finding new ways to do exactly that," said Brian Rudolph, CEO and co-founder of Banza. "There are millions of consumers who want better nutrition but aren't willing to compromise on the taste and texture of wheat pasta. This product is for them."

Rudolph also addressed Banza's gluten-free community directly: "I'm gluten-free myself, so I understand the importance of trust when it comes to what's on the label. Our new wheat products are produced in a dedicated, separate facility from our gluten-free lines, and our commitment to delivering the best, safest gluten-free pasta remains at the core of what we do."

Banza Wheat Protein Pasta and Wheat Mac & Cheese are available exclusively on TikTok Shop starting April 1 and will roll out nationwide at Kroger, Publix, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market starting in April. Visit Banza's store locator to find the new products near you.

Banza's Wheat Protein Pasta is produced in a separate facility than its Chickpea Pasta and Brown Rice Pasta, which are both certified gluten-free.

About Banza

Banza makes beloved foods more nutritious with chickpeas. Since 2014, Banza has been on a mission to inspire people to eat more chickpeas and other beans because of their positive impact on human and environmental health. It all started when Banza introduced the first-ever chickpea pasta and paved the way for the better-for-you category. Today, you can find Banza's pasta, pizza, mac & cheese, and waffles in over 26,000 stores nationwide and online.

Banza is among the first companies to earn The Detox Project’s CleanScan certification, an industry-leading certification that verifies Banza’s products were tested by an accredited third-party lab for glyphosate and more than 400 pesticides and showed non-detectable levels. By scanning the CleanScan QR code on Banza’s packaging or visiting this link, consumers can instantly access comprehensive test results, giving them greater transparency into what is and isn’t in their food.

For more information, head over to eatbanza.com or find us on Instagram and TikTok at @eatbanza.

Banza Wheat Pasta and Wheat Mac & Cheese contain wheat and gluten. Certified gluten-free Banza products remain available.

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"We started Banza to inspire people to eat more chickpeas. Our Wheat Protein Pasta helps us do exactly that. There are millions of consumers who want better nutrition without compromising on taste and texture. This product is for them."