How ZENB Popularized Yellow Pea Pasta + A Nutritional Breakdown of RXBars – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 131

With its rich nutritional profile and palate-pleasing texture, yellow pea pasta is becoming the preferred alternative to traditional pastas. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about ZENB, which recognized the potential of yellow pea pasta and has been pivotal in popularizing this ingredient. The brand’s commitment to sustainability, combined with its focus on harnessing the goodness of whole vegetables, positions it perfectly to cater to the modern health-conscious consumer’s ethos. By repurposing the often-discarded parts of legumes and vegetables — from skin to stems — ZENB offers a wide spectrum of flavors and nutrients without sacrificing taste. Unlike some other better-for-you pastas that might require an acquired taste or may not blend seamlessly with traditional pasta recipes, yellow pea pasta boasts a neutral flavor profile, making it suitable for a plethora of recipes. The team is curious to try yellow pea pasta and praises the brand for carving out a new niche in the alternative pasta space.

Also in this episode, Sydney talks about RXBars, and more specifically, whether they are healthy. To evaluate this, she breaks down the nutrition facts for the Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor, one of the company’s bestsellers. With 210 calories, 12g of protein and 4g of fiber, the bars appear to be a healthy source of protein. Consuming a high-fiber bar like an RXBar can provide both immediate satiety and long-term health benefits. The fiber in dates, a primary ingredient in RXBars, moderates sugar absorption, which is beneficial for sustained energy without sugar spikes. When it comes to protein, the primary source of protein in RXBars is egg whites — a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, vital for muscle repair and growth. By standards laid out by several nutrition experts, RXBars would qualify as healthy protein bars. And while they undoubtedly have nutritious components, like all foods, moderation is key. The team agrees that the bars are healthy but wonders whether the taste component is there.

Read the full article here:

Yellow Pea Pasta Pioneer ZENB Leads in the Better-For-You Pasta Industry

Are RXBars Healthy? An In-Depth Look at the Trending Protein Bar

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