# Shapely Chickpea Pastas Banza Cascatelli by Sporkful is a Better-for-You Chickpea-Based Pasta By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-based-pasta References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/banza-and-the-sporkfuls-dan-pashman-team-up-to-launch-cascatelli-made-from-chickpeas-301482141.html) & [eatbanza](http://www.eatbanza.com/)  The waterfall-like form of the Cascatelli pasta by Sporkful was purposely created to be able to soak up sauce, stay on a form and provide a satisfying texture, and now, thanks to a special collaboration, this unique shape can be enjoyed as a chickpea-based pasta. [Chickpea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-fusilli-pasta) pasta producer [Banza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucatini) collaborated with Sporkful to offer a better-for-you, [gluten-free version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1) of the new pasta shape. The Banza Cascatelli offers the same nutritional benefits as Banza's other pasta shapes, thanks to 20 grams of protein and eight grams of fiber per serving. This new co-branded pasta product is poised to meet the demand for more plant-based and better-for-you options and the perfect pasta shape that's been optimized in terms of "sauceability," "forkability" and "toothsinkability." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Pasta:** There is a growing demand for plant-based pasta options like Banza Cascatelli. - **Better-for-you Pasta:** Banza Cascatelli's nutritional benefits appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Unique Pasta Shapes:** The popularity of the Cascatelli pasta shape creates opportunities for other unique pasta shapes with satisfying textures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** There is opportunity for food manufacturing companies to create innovative and healthy pasta options like Banza Cascatelli. - **Plant-based Products:** Banza Cascatelli's success shows the potential for growth in the plant-based products industry. - **Gluten-free Products:** Companies can take advantage of the growing demand for gluten-free pasta products by innovating with alternative ingredients like chickpeas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spaghetti-Like Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucatini.md) - [Nutrition-Focused Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-cellentani.md) - [Better-for-You Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-chickpea-penne.md) - [Protein-Forward Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-fusilli-pasta.md) - [Gluten-Free Pasta Variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [High-Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-pasta.md)