Protein pasta made with cricket flour. The texture and taste of real Italian pasta, but packed with protein.
- Ready in 7 minutes
- Proteins + satiating effect
- Gourmet dish zero hassle
- 22%protein
- 14.3gprotein per 65g
- 248.3 kcalper 65g
- 3.7gfibre per 100 g
- 30-day guarantee: if you don't like it, we'll refund you
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Good and versatile, with a taste that's practically indistinguishable from wholemeal pasta, they hold up really well when cooked and are great in a thousand ways.
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For lunch today I made myself a nice one-dish meal of cricket flour fusilli dressed with just pesto, extra virgin olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano!
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Great taste and flavour, pleasant texture, very easy-to-digest pasta.
Description
Durum wheat semolina pasta enriched with 10% cricket flour: boosts protein without altering taste and texture. More filling servings, easy to include in everyday recipes for higher protein intake and a sustainable choice. Slowly dried to preserve flavor and nutrients, it’s ready in minutes, with perfect al dente cooking and a mild taste similar to spelt pasta.
Recommended serving size: 65g per portion (15 servings total)
Ingredients and allergens
Nutrition information
Nutrition Information
| Average nutritional values | per 100g | per 65g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 382kcal / 1610kJ | 248.3kcal / 1046.5kJ |
| Fat | 2.5g | 1.6g |
| of which saturates | 0.3g | 0.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 65g | 42.3g |
| of which sugars | 2.6g | 1.7g |
| Fibre | 3.7g | 2.4g |
| Protein | 22g | 14.3g |
| Salt | 0.1g | 0.1g |
How to enjoy them
1. Classic with cherry tomatoes and basil.
2. As a cold salad with eggplant and sun-dried tomatoes.
3. With basil pesto and Small Giants grated cheese.
Why they're good for you
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
These health benefits have all been approved by the EU only after a rigorous scientific assessment by EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority).
The Small Giants extra touch
Cricket flour: what's really inside
House crickets (Acheta domesticus) farmed for food, dried and ground. A little goes a long way to enrich crackers, pasta and taralli.
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What does it taste like?
Toasty, with hazelnut notes and sometimes a hint of shrimp. In the finished products, though, what you mostly taste is the recipe: a cracker tastes like a cracker, a tarallo like a tarallo.
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Is it approved?
Yes. The house cricket is a novel food: EFSA assessed its safety and the European Union authorised its use in food. People allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites may also react to crickets.
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Why should I?
For variety. Chicken, tuna and tofu get old after a while: cricket flour is another source of complete protein, ready to go in crackers, pasta and taralli.
- 9 out of 9 essential amino acids: complete protein
- B12 · iron naturally present in cricket flour
- Vietnam certified cricket farms, shipped by sea
More questions
How do I fit it into my diet?
You don't need to change your habits: just add one more protein source to what you already eat. Crackers and taralli for snacks and aperitivo, cricket pasta for meals: you mix up your sources without cooking any more.
A lot or a little?
How much protein does it really have?
Grams of protein per 100 g, next to the classic version and the foods you usually eat to get it.
- Cricket protein pasta 22 g
- Classic durum wheat pastaclassic 10.9 g
Indicative average values per 100 g; our product: value on the label. Sources: Small Giants guide. Classic durum wheat pasta: INRAN tables (now CREA), uncooked pasta.
Quality counts too
Complete protein
Proteins are made of amino acids, the way a puzzle is made of pieces. Nine are essential: the body doesn't produce them, so they have to come from food. Some foods contain only a few of them; our protein sources contain them all.
Crickets and larvae have all 9 essential amino acids, just like meat, eggs and dairy.
9/9essential amino acids
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Valine
This refers to the protein source used in the product.
Just a few things, all easy to pronounce
Ingredient by ingredient
The same ingredients as on the label, one by one.
- Durum wheat semolina
- Powdered crickets10%Acheta domesticus
Allergens: wheat, crickets.
Contains crickets; people allergic to crustaceans, mollusks, or dust mites may also be allergic to crickets. May contain soy, mustard, eggs, and mollusks.
After tasting
(Almost) everyone likes them!
From the reviews of people who've already tried it.
- 4,7/5average rating
- 83%5-star reviews
- 96%4- or 5-star reviews
- 90reviews
Still not sure?
Frequently asked questions
When will my order arrive?
Order by 12:00 and you'll usually get it within 1-2 working days. You'll find the estimated date for your order under the add-to-cart button.
How do refunds work?
If the product doesn't win you over, you've got 30 days to change your mind: we'll refund you, no questions asked.
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