Barilla's newest line introduces a legume-based pasta collection that spotlights single-ingredient products made with either chickpeas or red lentils.
These new legume pastas are offered in varieties such as Red Lentil Rotini, Red Lentil Penne, Chickpea Rotini and Chickpea Casarecce, all of which are packed with plant-based protein and fiber. All of these products are certified gluten-free, Non-GMO Project verified and deliver the quality and texture that consumers have come to expect from the pasta brand.
Different kinds of legume-based pastas boast different colors, tastes, textures and nutrient values thanks to the bean or lentil variety it is created with. When it comes to cooking these dry pasta products, Barilla describes these one-ingredient legume pastas as having "a deliciously unique taste and 'al dente' texture."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- One-ingredient Legume Pastas
- Offering a single-ingredient collection of pasta products made with chickpeas and red lentils, creating an market opportunity for healthy and versatile meal options.
- Plant-based Proteins and Fibers
- Promoting high quality plant-based products that incorporates increased amounts of protein and fiber to satisfy consumer demand for healthier options.
- Gluten-free and Non-gmo Project Certified
- Capitalizing on the increasing demand for health-conscious and safe food products, these pasta varieties provide gluten-free and Non-GMO Project verification.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- Creating a new market opportunity for healthy yet flavorful food products while considering health trends and consumer demands.
- Organic Foods
- Bolstering organic food offerings and other environmental initiatives can cater to the growing concerns of consumers towards health, animal welfare and climate change mitigation.
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Incorporating sustainable agricultural growth with grain legumes or lentils is a promising business opportunity for farmers, manufacturers and additional industries.
