Banza is CleanScan Certified

CleanScan verifies our products were tested and cleared as non-detectable for over 400 pesticides.

Today, we’re proud to share that Banza is one of the first companies to receive the CleanScan certification from The Detox Project.

This industry-leading certification verifies that Banza’s products were tested by an accredited third-party lab for over 400 pesticides, including glyphosate, and showed non-detectable levels.

CleanScan represents a long-term commitment to transparency. By scanning the CleanScan QR code on our packaging, you can instantly access comprehensive test results. We’ll publish all pesticide test results, no exceptions.

You’ll start seeing the CleanScan QR code on our packaging throughout this summer.

Click HERE to learn more about our CleanScan certification.

Farmer desiccant-free commitment

Our farming partners are desiccant-free – meaning they do not spray our chickpeas with pesticides like glyphosate at harvest.

To ensure this commitment is upheld, we regularly test our chickpeas and finished products for pesticides at a third-party lab.

Testing finished products like pasta is important because the reality of both conventional and organic farming is that unintentional contamination can happen. Pesticides can drift from neighboring farms, travel through shared water systems, or show up during post-harvest handling. These factors can result in trace residue, even when synthetic pesticides weren’t applied.

CleanScan fills a critical gap by testing the foods that end up on your plate. This is especially important for foods like pasta, where ingredients go through many steps between the farm and your plate.

You can read more about CleanScan’s standards and requirements here.

Our Product Values

Chickpeas are one of the most nutrient dense and sustainable foods on earth, yet 80% of the U.S. population doesn’t eat enough of them. They’re an excellent source of protein and fiber which makes them a nutritious (and delicious) replacement for some of our favorite refined grains foods. We should be eating more of them since they taste good, are good for you, and are good for the environment - which is why we turn them into delicious comfort foods like pasta and pizza.

We believe that you have the right to know what is in your food, where it comes from, and how it’s being farmed. Transparency means you can make informed choices that work best for you.

Our food system isn’t perfect – and we are invested in challenging the status quo. Chickpeas play a vital role in improving soil health through nitrogen fixation, helping other crops grow and lowering the use of inputs like pesticides and fertilizers. At Banza, we double down on limiting pesticide use by partnering with farmers who don't use chemical sprays when harvesting chickpeas. But we're just beginning. We are always working with our farmers to test and learn ways we plant and harvest chickpeas for the better.

We are committed to continuously improving and making high-quality, safe, and nutritious foods. We take our customers' feedback to heart and always strive to enhance the taste and nutritional value of our products.