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Banza is pronounced bahn-zuh. The first syllable “ban” rhymes with “on,” not “an." As in, Banza is what's on your plate...for dinner tonight. Banza is shorthand for "garbanzo pasta."
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All Banza products are made in the United States.
Online: If you're in the US, you can buy 6-packs directly from our website or from our Amazon Pasta, Mac, Rice, and Plant-Based Mac pages. You can purchase individual boxes online via Thrive Market, FreshDirect, Target.com or Walmart.com. You can order on Natura Market if you're in Canada.
In Store: If you want to grab individual boxes of Banza, you can find us in a store near you. Type your zip code into our store locator.
~3-5 business days after you order. Look out for a tracking number from info@eatbanza.com. Note: If you ordered more than one case, they may be arriving in separate shipments.
Banza pasta, pizza, rice, and mac ships to all states within the continental U.S., excluding Hawaii and Alaska. Looking for Banza in Canada? Check us out via Natura Market.
As a small (but growing!) company our shipping capacity is somewhat limited. At the moment, we don’t ship internationally, but our goal is to bring Banza to the whole world. We’re working hard to expand our shipping options, including internationally! Be sure to sign up for email updates to stay in the know on where we’re headed next.
Yes! Our pasta is available for foodservice through Sysco. You can also buy 10 lb cases of foodservice Rotini and Penne directly from our website. If interested, please email us directly (info@eatbanza.com) with a brief description of your business/intended use.
We offer refunds and/or replacements on a case by case basis. Refund/replacement requirements are: description of product, lot number (on the bottom of the box), and photos of product and packaging. If you weren’t satisfied with your order, please email us directly so we can make it right. We want to hear your feedback!
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We strive to help you keep mealtime interesting every single day! Check out recipe inspiration at eatbanza.com/recipes.
The majority ingredient in our pasta is chickpeas. For the rest of our pasta, we use non-GMO tapioca and xanthan gum, which help bind the chickpea flour together as a vegan egg replacement of sorts. Check out our nutrition label for more info!
Xanthan gum is produced by the fermentation of a sugar (glucose)—much like the way yogurt is made. In our case, it's a non-GMO ingredient that adds volume; it’s in many of your favorite sauces, for instance. Our xanthan gum is derived from corn. There are no corn proteins in xanthan gum, and the ingredient itself is a very small percentage of the product. That said, if you have an allergy to corn, we advise checking with your doctor before eating Banza.
The serving sizes reflect uncooked pasta. When you cook Banza, it almost doubles in size and weight, taking on the water it’s boiled in. The nutrition information of cooked Banza is the same as that of the dried pasta you measured before cooking.
Of note, some pasta shapes take up more room than others. For example, one cup of Banza Rotini (measured dry) equals about 2.3 oz (dry), whereas one cup of Banza elbows (measured dry) equals about 3.8 oz (dry).
The majority ingredient in our pasta is chickpeas. The sugar in Banza is naturally occurring in the chickpeas - there is no added sugar. In a 2 oz serving, there are 2g of natural sugars.
Banza contains 175mg phosphorus (15% DV) and about 510mg potassium (10% DV) per 2 oz serving.
All of our pasta shapes (Angel Hair, Cavatappi, Elbows, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Rotini, Shells, Spaghetti, Wheels, Ziti, Alphabets, Casarecce, Gemelli) are certified by Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), and are produced in a dedicated gluten-free facility.
For specific allergen information by product line, click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@eatbanza.com.
Yes, our pasta is Non-GMO Project Verified.
While our pasta is Non-GMO Project Verified, it's not certified organic. We invest in nutritious, premium ingredients, while staying true to our mission of making nutritious food accessible to more people. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that their standards are in line with our brand values.
Our pasta shapes (Angel Hair, Cavatappi, Elbows, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Rotini, Shells, Spaghetti, Wheels, Ziti, Alphabets, Casarecce, Gemelli, Bowties, Lasagna) are not made with ingredients that include "major food allergens" as defined by the FDA.
Our Mac and Cheese products include pre-packaged cheese pouches (containing Milk). Of note, the cheese for our Mac and Cheese is produced and packaged at a separate facility from our pasta. Our pasta facility receives pre-packaged and sealed cheese pouches for insertion into our Banza Mac and Cheese boxes. The cheese is not manufactured or reworked at our pasta manufacturing facility, but simply repacked from case to box. We have a dedicated allergen storage area for cheese pouches and an allergen preventive control plan. For specific allergen information by product line, click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@eatbanza.com.
Yes, Banza pasta is certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Search Banza here to see our certifications for each shape. Note: Our Mac and Cheese products are not Kosher.
Banza pasta is a low glycemic index food, with a score of 44 (GI study here). To be considered Low GI, a food must score at less than 55. We've had many people with diabetes note that they feel comfortable eating Banza frequently. Banza is high in fiber and protein, and has 30% fewer net carbs than traditional pasta, and chickpeas have been shown to improve blood sugar control. That said, we always recommend checking with your doctor or dietitian.
A few tips for best results when cooking Banza:
Start tasting the pasta about a minute before the shortest cook time on the box. All stoves are different, so we recommend tasting noodles until they reach your desired texture.
When the pasta reaches your preferred texture, strain it, and rinse under water as you strain. Rinsing Banza after cooking removes the chickpea starch that forms during the cooking process.
Some tips to decrease the foam: fill your pot with more water, turn the burner down to a lower heat, add a splash of olive oil to the water, and/or scrape some foam off the top with a spoon.
A boiling pot of Banza may foam up a bit more than traditional pasta. This same foam occurs when boiling chickpeas themselves (the majority ingredient in Banza is chickpeas!). Some tips to decrease the foam: fill your pot with more water, turn the burner down to a lower heat, add a splash of oil to the water, and/or scrape some foam off the top.
Two years from the date of production. Find the Best By date printed on the bottom of the box.
Yes! We recommend cooking an extra two minutes for cold prep. Check out these recipes for inspiration.
Yes you can. Banza is delicious when baked. Try this recipe, and others from our blog!
Banza Mac is high-fiber, high-protein, lower carb, gluten-free, and rBST-free. For specific ingredients and nutrition info by flavor, click below!
Yes, our mac and cheese is gluten-free by FDA standards, and tested as such.
We note that Banza Mac and Cheese is manufactured in separate facilities, some of which also process gluten containing products. For specific allergen information by product line, click here.
Banza Mac and Cheese contains milk. If you’re looking for a dairy-free version, you can try out Banza Plant-Based Mac!
Our cheese products are manufactured in separate facilities from our pasta, some of which process other allergen-containing ingredients. For specific allergen information by product line, click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@eatbanza.com.
No, while our pasta is Kosher, our cheese is not.
Yes, the enzymes in our cheese are microbial.
No, Banza mac and cheese varieties contain dairy. If you’re looking for a dairy-free version, you can try out Banza Plant-Based mac!
Eighteen months from the date of production. Check the Best By date on the bottom of the box.
Banza Plant-Based Mac is high-fiber, high-protein, lower carb, gluten-free, and vegan. For specific ingredients and nutrition info, click here!
The cheese powder in our Plant-Based mac and cheese is made from a sweet potato and pumpkin base, with nutritional yeast to create a better for you dairy-free cheese alternative.
Yes, our plant-based mac and cheese is gluten-free by FDA standards, and tested as such.
We note that Banza Plant-Based Mac and Cheese is manufactured in separate facilities, some of which also process gluten containing products. For specific allergen information by product line, click here.
Our plant-based mac are not made with ingredients that include "major food allergens" as defined by the FDA.
The plant-based cheese for our plant-based Mac and Cheese is produced and packaged at a separate facility from our pasta. Our pasta facility receives pre-packaged and sealed plant-based cheese pouches for insertion into our Banza plant-based Mac and Cheese boxes. The plant-based cheese is not manufactured or reworked at our pasta manufacturing facility, but simply repacked from case to box. We have a dedicated allergen storage area for plant-based cheese pouches and an allergen preventive control plan. For specific allergen information by product line, click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@eatbanza.com.
No, while our pasta is Kosher, our plant-based cheese is not.
Yes.
Twelve months from the date of production. Check the Best By date on the bottom of the box.
Chickpea: Chickpeas, Potato Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sea Salt. Rice nutrition label here.
Tricolor Legume: Chickpeas, Red Lentils, Green Peas, Potato Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sea Salt. Tricolor Legume Rice nutrition label here.
Ginger Scallion: Chickpeas, Potato Starch, Xanthan Gum, Ginger Extract, Sea Salt, Ginger, Onion, Yeast Extract, Lemongrass, Green Onion, Garlic, Chives. Ginger Scallion Flavored Rice nutrition label here.
Chipotle Tomato: Chickpeas, Potato Starch, Xanthan Gum, Chipotle Extract, Garlic Extract, Tomato, Sea Salt, Spices, Garlic, Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Yeast Extract. Chipotle Tomato Flavored Rice nutrition label here.
Garlic Olive Oil: Chickpeas, Potato Starch, Xanthan Gum, Olive Oil, Garlic Extract, Thyme Extract, Sea Salt, Garlic, Yeast Extract, Parsley, Onion. Garlic Olive Oil Flavored Rice nutrition label here.
Follow package directions for best results. Cook as you would pasta, and use a fine mesh strainer. For cooking one bag (8 oz) of Banza Rice:
1. In a pot, bring 6 cups of salted water to a rolling boil.
2. Reduce heat to a simmer and add Banza.
3. Cook to desired firmness, stirring occasionally. Approx. 3-4 minutes. Expect some foam.
4. Drain using a fine mesh strainer. Make sure to rinse the rice with water if you are making Chickpea Rice.
5. If you're making Flavored Rice, next you'll stir in the seasoning packet and 1 tbsp of olive oil or butter (optional). Cover and let sit for 2 minutes to allow flavors to develop. For all other varieties, return to pot, fluff with a fork and enjoy! You can enjoy Banza Rice as you would regular rice or grains - as a side, in a burrito bowl, as a paella - you name it! Check out our recipe blog for more inspiration here.
At this time, the product is best prepared according to the instructions on the back of the bag. We do not recommend using a rice cooker to prepare Banza Rice.
Unlike our regular rice and other products, we do not recommend rinsing Banza Flavored Rice after cooking it. The heat from the rice helps the flavors from the seasoning packet develop, and you don’t want to rinse off any of that deliciousness!
Banza Rice and Banza Tri-Color Rice are both certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO).
We note that Banza Rice is packaged in a facility that also processes gluten containing products. For specific allergen information by product line, click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@eatbanza.com.
Yes, Banza Rice is Non-GMO Project Verified.
While our Rice is Non-GMO Project Verified, it's not certified organic. We invest in nutritious, premium ingredients, while staying true to our mission of making nutritious food accessible to more people. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that their standards are in line with our brand values.
Yes, Banza Rice is certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Search Banza here to see our certifications for each type.
Yes.
Banza Rice is not made with ingredients that include "major food allergens" as defined by the FDA.
Banza Rice is packaged on equipment that also processes eggs, milk, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, wheat. For specific allergen information by product line, click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@eatbanza.com.
Banza Rice is a different formulation than Banza pasta. We created Banza Rice to work best in rice dishes, and more closely mimic the texture of your favorite grains.
Online: If you're in the US, you can buy 6-packs of Banza Tricolor, Chickpea, and Flavored Rice directly from our website or from Amazon. You can purchase individual bags via Thrive Market, FreshDirect, or Target.com.
In Store: Banza Tricolor and Chickpea Rice are available on shelves at Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Wegmans, and select Targets nationwide. Banza Flavored Rice is available at select Targets nationwide. Type your zip code into our store locator to confirm that we're available at your local store.
Banza Pizza is higher-fiber, higher-protein, lower net carb, and gluten-free. For specific ingredients and nutrition info by flavor, click below!
Follow package directions for best results, and please make sure to remove the cardboard round prior to baking. For a perfectly crispy pizza, place directly on the oven rack.
Our current cooking instructions are written for a conventional oven at 400°F. For convection baking, reduce the temperature to 375°F and cook time remains the same.
We recommend baking our pizza directly on the oven rack so air can flow underneath and allow it to get nice and crispy on the bottom! Our dough is not wet, and shouldn’t make a mess in your oven. If you prefer to bake on a baking sheet or pizza stone, we recommend placing it in the oven while preheating so it can warm up and help the pizza get crispy on the bottom.
Craving a grilled pizza? Set the heat on your grill to medium while letting your pizza sit out on a countertop at room temp for a few minutes. For our plain crust, we like to rub each side with a little olive oil (about 1 teaspoon per side) and grill face down. Then flip, add toppings, and grill until crust is lightly charred. For our topped pizzas, grill until crust is lightly charred and cheese is melted.
Yes, all our pizza’s are certified gluten-free by FDA standards.
Yes, our plain crust is Non-GMO Project Verified. Four Cheese, Margherita, and Roasted Veggie are not due to the nature of their toppings.
Our pizzas are not certified organic. We invest in nutritious, premium ingredients, while staying true to our mission of making nutritious food accessible to more people. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that their standards are in line with our brand values.
Banza pizza crust is free from all major allergens. Our topped pizzas (Four Cheese, Margherita, and Roasted Veggie) contain dairy, but are free from other allergens. For specific allergen information by product line, click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@eatbanza.com.
No, unfortunately none of our pizzas are Kosher.
Yes, Banza pizza is vegetarian. You can find our full ingredient lists in the nutrition links below!
Our plain crust is vegan. However, the Four Cheese, Margherita, and Roasted Veggie varieties are not as they are topped with cheese.
No, the toppings on our pizza are not made from chickpeas. However, our crust is! You can find ingredient lists for the toppings of each pizza flavor in the nutrition labels linked below:
Right now, you can find Banza Pizza in most Whole Foods and Target stores nationwide, as well as in Wegmans and Heinen’s in the Northeast and Midwest. Type your zip code into our Store Locator to confirm which flavors your local store carries!
One year from the date of production. You can find the Best By date printed on the side of the box.
Yes, the cardboard round, shrink wrap and pizza box are all recyclable. If you ordered online, the package that your pizza arrives in is made of 100% curbside recyclable and biodegradable materials. Recycle it, or if you compost, throw it in your bin!