Instead of regular flour or semolina, we use lupini bean flour! Lupini beans are versatile, low in carbs, and have a great nutrition profile. They have long been considered a superfood and pack a ton of protein, fiber, and nutrients.

Please pay close attention to the cook times suggested on the packaging!

If the pasta/rice tastes too hard, try cooking for just a bit longer. If the pasta/rice tastes too soft or mushy, it was overcooked.

Please remember to salt your water and stir frequently to ensure pasta cooks evenly.

For Fusilli, we recommend no more than 4-5 minutes. For other shapes, we recommend 5-6 minutes, but your time may be a touch longer. Experiment with cook times to find what works best for you. Enjoy!

For Pasta:
Just cook it as you would normal pasta - in a large pot of salted boiling water! Depending on the shape, our pasta cooks in anywhere from 4-6 minutes. We invite you to experiment with cooking times to find the right cook time for you and your family.

For Rice:
In a large pot of boiling water, add a generous amount of salt, add your rice and cook to your desired firmness. Some foaming is normal. Remember that you will need to strain your rice and we recommend rinsing it when cooked.

We recommend tasting the rice around the 5 minute mark to see if it is to your liking. If you prefer a softer rice, cook it for 1-3 more minutes. Taste buds and preferences can vary by person, and cook times can be affected by several factors including temperature, your stove, and even your altitude. We invite you to experiment with cook times to see what you prefer best!

For Flour:
You can swap out a portion of your traditional flour, or go as far as swapping out the entire amount depending on your recipe!

In short, we think so! Kaizen has 3x the protein of other pasta, 85% fewer carbs, and uses lupini beans as the main ingredient, which contain all 9 amino acids.

We know the price is a bit higher than you’d see for that of regular or even chickpea pasta alternatives, but it’s because our high quality ingredients offer so much more nutrition. Lupini beans are 4x more expensive than that of regular pasta ingredients, and pack a ton more nutrition. Our pasta has 85% fewer carbs and 3x the protein of regular pasta, all while being plant-based, gluten-free, non-gmo, kosher, and diabetic friendly.

This really depends on the individual, your overall diet, gut health, and food intolerances in general. Kaizen does have high fiber and offers more fiber than normal pasta and rice. Since it’s made from lupini beans, gas/bloating may happen, especially for those who are intolerant to beans.

If this is a concern, we recommend starting off with a smaller serving size, and building up as you go to build your body’s tolerance to fiber.

Rinsing the pasta/rice after it’s cooked can also help shed some of the oligosaccharides (the gas-causing components!) from the bean. 

Our products have just 2-6g net carbs per serving, so it’s keto-friendly! Net carbs are total carbs minus dietary fiber. 

While we can’t guarantee it as everyone’s different, we have lots of happy customers with diabetes, and we have not received any reports of Kaizen spiking blood sugar levels.

Allergens
We produce our products in a dedicated gluten free facility. We do not use any of the top 8 allergens, with the exception of the Mac & Cheese (which uses dairy).Lupini beans are a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts. We would recommend you consult with your doctor before consuming any new food product, including Kaizen.

Gluten-Free Certified
Our products are gluten-free certified by GFCO.

Non-GMO
Our ingredients are non-GMO.

No Glyphosates
We test our products regularly, our recent independent 3rd party lab testing was not able to detect the presence of any glyphosates in our pasta or rice products.

Diabetic Friendly
We have a lot of customers with diabetes that enjoy our products and have not had any reports of spiked blood sugars. As always, consult your doctor to determine if a particular food is right for you.

Kosher
Our products are certified Kosher by Oregon Kosher.

Our pasta is shelf stable and is best enjoyed within 2 years of your purchase. Please store pasta in a cool, dry space to best maintain freshness.

All of our products are made in the USA.