Banza Brings New Bucatini Noodle Exclusively to Whole Foods

Chickpea-based pasta brand Banza is launching a new pasta shape exclusively at Whole Foods Market.

Bucatini is the newest and 17th shape in Banza’s pasta lineup, and was also the “most frequently requested” pasta shape from Banza consumers. Bucatini’s hollow center and long shape is a favorite for classic Italian dishes like Carbonara, all’Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe.

The gluten-free pasta provides 50% more protein and three-times more fiber than wheat-based pasta.

“Our mission is to inspire people to eat more chickpeas and other beans, for their impact on human health and the environment,” said Brian Rudolph, CEO and co-founder of Banza. “When the great bucatini shortage hit, we knew we had to make this elusive shape from chickpeas. Turns out bucatini is a challenging shape to produce, but gratefully we pulled it off! We couldn’t be more excited to bring bucatini to the Banza community.”

Bucatini joins a number of existing Whole Foods-exclusive products from Banza. Last March, the brand brought three different mac & cheese items to the retailer, offering a better-for-you spin on a classic comfort food.