ClearEatyBanza Chickpea Pasta Cheddar Elbows
pasta-with-cheese-sauce
No ingredients scored poorly — a relatively clean ingredient list for its category.
Why this score
- High in salt; medium sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt; medium sugar, saturated fat (−0.9).
Ingredients (15)
- 10ChickpeasWhole legume; natural protein and fiber source.
- 7Pea StarchMinimally processed starch from peas; good source of resistant starch
- 6TapiocaStarch from cassava root; minimal nutrition but safe, common thickener
- 6Xanthan GumBacterial fermentation product; thickener; generally recognized as safe.
- 8Cheddar CheeseGood source of protein, calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins; minimally processed
- 8Cultured Pasteurized MilkProvides protein and calcium; pasteurization ensures safety; cultures aid digestion
- 6SaltMineral electrolyte; acceptable in normal amounts.
- 7EnzymesProcessing aid; generally recognized as safe.
- 8Nonfat MilkNatural dairy product; good protein and calcium source
- 8ButtermilkFermented dairy; probiotic-rich with good nutritional profile
- 8Butter creamNatural dairy product, minimally processed, good fat source
- 7Lactic acidNaturally derived acid; safe preservative and flavor enhancer.
- 5Disodium phosphateFood additive; safe in regulated amounts but minimal nutritional value
- 8Annatto ExtractNatural plant-based color from achiote seeds; no known adverse health effects
- 9Paprika ExtractNatural spice derivative; contains beneficial antioxidants and capsaicinoids
Allergens
Contains: milk
Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
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How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles: the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed. Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion. Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.