Banza reviews and discussion

This pasta tastes exactly like the real thing. I love that it’s a healthier option and there are a variety of pastas to choose from. One callout: don’t overcook your pasta! It tends to get mushy if you do.

Banza pasta is my go-to plant based pasta to eat! It doesn't have any weird tastes, keeps me full, and has so many fun shapes to choose from just like a regular pasta brand would.

I love that you can get some extra protein in a pasta product. I would recommend a slightly shorter cook time, otherwise the pasta gets sticky and mushy. I felt the pasta held up better when eaten right away instead of the next day in a meal prep situation to maintain the texture. Taste is similar to regular pasta.

I’ve had a hard time finding gluten free pasta I actually like but this brand has been a hit at my house! We also love their pizza. The texture is good and love the flavor as well.

While it is a higher protein pasta, you can definitely taste the difference from a "regular pasta". Overall, I wouldn't say that I would eat it again given the choice. Another thing I might add is that it does fall apart easily and could get mushy.

I find these pastas to have additives that I don’t particularly enjoy. Not as healthy as one would believe.

I'm picky about my pasta, and this is the only gluten free one that I like. The texture of other gf pastas tend to be mealy or gummy, but Banza tastes like traditional pasta. It's a great alternative!

I have tried many of the Banza line and I love that it is healthier!

I was sooo excited to get Banza as a healthier alternative, but this kind of tasted like cardboard! :(

The best alternative to regular pasta I've found. Tastes great, and if cooked correctly, the texture is good

I eat gluten-free because of an allergy. So far these have always been a delicious option, and full of flavor and nutrition. However, I have heard that they sometimes experience cross contamination. I don't know how true that is, but if you are severely allergic, I would be careful.

Liked it but it’s TOXIC!! Liked it but thankfully I cooked it about 2 minutes under the recommended time- I think if it had gone the full time it would’ve been soggy. It had nice texture (but obviously not like real pasta) and it was pretty tasting even with just butter & Parmesan. I am taking off a couple stars however because I’ve since read from multiple sources that Banza pastas contain egregiously high levels of glyphosate and that is completely inexcusable to me as a consumer. I will not buy it again until this problem has been resolved and independent testing confirms it.

If u like chickpea taste then you’ll like it. I couldn’t get over the taste it impacted the overall meal

I was hoping I'd love it. I've went a few time as a go to when I needed a healthier alternative for pasta. Tge texture is to firm for my liking

Yummy noodles, great texture, and I love that I’m getting the extra protein

Great way to add additional protein to carb heavy meals. Taste great and good texture. No different than ordinary pasta.

I’m a recent GFer and was looking for pasta brands that could suit my needs. Obviously, the first one I tried was Banza. Great idea, but not my favorite since it seems like the flavor of the chickpeas tends to overpower the pasta dish. The consistency is a little grainier than your typical pasta as well. I wouldn’t ever decline a bowl of Banza (it gets the job done), but there are certainly other brands that I would prefer more.

The pastas are great, easy to cook and the pizzas are good but could use some work on flavor. Love Banza so much I even tried their waffles which uh are not great.

Was gummy. Was awful on recooking it fell apart

Great pasta! Love the different shapes.