ZENB Named Gluten Free Pasta Product of the Year in 2023 Mindful Awards
Now more than ever people want more out of their food — they want elevated products made from real ingredients that fit their lifestyle, fuel their bodies and are good for them and the planet. At ZENB, we’ve embraced a WHOLE food approach to create products that encourage people to Eat Like It Matters and inspire change through food options that not only make a difference but also taste delicious.
That’s why we are proud to announce that ZENB was named the Gluten Free Pasta Product of the Year in the 2023 Mindful Awards! The Mindful Awards are dedicated to highlighting companies taking action in a positive way and creating healthier, natural products — not only for consumers, but also the planet — which is why we could not be more pleased to receive this coveted recognition.
The name ZENB is derived from the Japanese word zenbu, which means whole, and our company embraces this philosophy with a plant-full approach to reinvent pantry staples. Our mission driven focus is something that we inherited from our parent company Mizkan, which has been developing food products for over 200 years. Today our priority is plant-based innovations, but our company has always sought to unlock the full potential of what nature provides. We do this with a desire to add less and waste nothing. That is why ZENB products use as much of the whole plant as possible, including parts of legumes and vegetables that are typically discarded. This nature-driven upcycling approach not only inspires food waste reduction, but results in delicious products with no compromise on taste or texture.
ZENB Pasta is a first-of-its-kind pasta made from whole yellow peas (nothing else!) that is a force to be reckoned with in the non-wheat pasta category. This small but mighty legume and budding superfood not only offers a complete source of protein with all nine essential amino acids, but it is also characterized as one of the lowest carbon footprint foods. Farming yellow peas deposits life-giving nitrogen in the ground they are grown in which is beneficial to crops that follow. ZENB has pioneered the use of yellow peas in gluten-free pastas, unlocking the power of real ingredients to create a product with unmatched taste and texture that pasta lovers expect.
Available in a variety of popular shapes, including Penne, Rotini, Elbows, Spaghetti and Pasta Agile, ZENB Pasta delivers a bouncy, al-dente texture with the nutrient-packed power of yellow peas: 17 grams of protein, 11 grams of fiber and 30% fewer net carbs than traditional wheat pasta. We are also excited to continue to grow our yellow pea pasta lineup with pantry staples that you know and love to give you more nutrient-rich products to that benefit you.
If you’re interested in mindful consumption and want to learn more about ZENB’s approach, you can visit us in person this summer at the ZENB Pasta Lounge mobile tour, where we will be visiting retailers, farmers markets, and foodie events nationwide to serve up freshly prepared, chef-inspired recipes featuring our yellow pea pastas. You can also check out our ZENB recipe collection, with over 150 plant-powered ideas to give you fuel! For daily inspo and to learn where you can find the ZENB Pasta Lounge Tour, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
