Why I created Ciao Belly
I’m Gianni, and Ciao Belly was born from my personal health journey. Struggling with stomach issues, gut imbalance, and chronic inflammation, I had to completely change my diet under medical guidance—eliminating gluten, reducing carbs, and focusing on natural, minimally processed foods. The impact was life-changing, and it completely changed the way I approached food and my diet. But as an Italian, I missed pasta. Finding nothing that met my needs, I started experimenting, creating a pasta that was lower in carbs, gluten-free, high in protein and fiber. Using ingredients like sunflower seed flour, tapioca, bamboo fiber, and flaxseeds, I made something that not only fit my diet but also tasted amazing. Now, with Ciao Belly, I want to help others enjoy pasta again—without compromising the way they choose to eat. Ciao Belly brings back pasta for those who thought they had to give it up.
Why Choose Ciao Belly
Ciao Belly is a gluten-free, lower-carb, and protein-rich pasta made without grains and packed with fiber and natural ingredients.
Crafted for people who avoid gluten or grains, follow paleo or lower-carb diets, or simply want a different kind of pasta, it lets you enjoy pasta again — without compromise.
- Lower in carbs than traditional pasta: up to 27.9g of carbohydrates per 100g
- Grain-free and gluten-free
- Made with 100% natural ingredients like sunflower seed flour, flaxseed flour, bamboo fiber, and tapioca starch
- High in fiber and protein
- Traditional Italian craftsmanship ensures authentic taste and perfect texture
- Perfect for mindful food lovers, athletes, and anyone following gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, or lower-carb diets
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Ciao Belly Pasta different from regular pasta?
Ciao Belly pasta takes a different approach to traditional pasta. It’s grain-free and gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and lower in carbs than traditional pasta.
Instead of wheat or other grain-based flours, Ciao Belly is made with ingredients like sunflower seed flour, tapioca, flaxseed flour, and bamboo fiber. This combination gives Ciao Belly its distinctive nutritional profile while maintaining the taste and texture you expect from a great bowl of pasta.
It’s a different kind of pasta for people who want to be more mindful of what they eat — without giving up the pleasure of pasta.
Is Ciao Belly Pasta gluten-free?
Yes, absolutely! Ciao Belly pasta is 100% gluten-free. In fact, it’s completely grain-free — we don’t use wheat, rye, barley, or other gluten-containing ingredients. Instead, we craft our pasta using sunflower seed flour, tapioca, bamboo fiber, and flaxseed flour.
The result is a gluten-free pasta that’s high in protein and fiber, without compromising on taste or texture.
Why choose Ciao Belly if I care about my well-being?
What we eat is an important part of our lifestyle. That’s why we created Ciao Belly with a simple approach: carefully selected ingredients and a nutritional profile that’s different from traditional pasta.
Ciao Belly is gluten-free and grain-free, high in protein and fiber, and lower in carbs than traditional pasta. It’s made with ingredients like sunflower seed flour, flaxseed flour, bamboo fiber, and tapioca, without highly processed or artificial ingredients.
It’s pasta for people who want to be more mindful of what they eat — without giving up one of life’s simplest pleasures: a delicious bowl of pasta.
What ingredients are used in Ciao Belly pasta?
Ciao Belly pasta is made from a carefully selected blend of ingredients, including sunflower seed flour, tapioca, flaxseed flour, and bamboo fibre.
Each ingredient plays a role in creating the taste, texture and nutritional profile we were looking for. Together, they allow us to make a pasta that is grain-free and gluten-free, high in fibre and protein, and lower in carbs than traditional pasta.
The result is a different kind of pasta made for people who still want great taste and texture from every plate.
Where is Ciao Belly pasta produced?
Ciao Belly pasta is 100% produced in Italy, in the beautiful and traditional town of Gravina di Puglia near Bari. Here, the renowned Italian expertise in making high-quality pasta meets the innovation of using a different combination of ingredients. This combination ensures that every batch of Ciao Belly pasta delivers authentic taste, excellent texture, and a nutritional profile that’s different from traditional pasta.
Is Ciao Belly pasta suitable for my keto diet?
Ciao Belly pasta contains lower carbs than traditional pasta and is made with ingredients accepted in many keto diets, like sunflower seed flour, tapioca, flaxseed flour, and bamboo fiber. However, whether it fits your keto plan depends on how strict you are with your daily carb allowance. For very strict keto followers, the carb content might still be higher than your daily limit. But if you follow a more flexible keto approach, Ciao Belly pasta is a great way to reduce carb intake while still enjoying a delicious pasta dish.
Is Ciao Belly Pasta suitable for my paleo diet?
Ciao Belly pasta can fit into many paleo diets, especially if you follow a modern or flexible paleo approach. It’s made without grains, gluten, or highly processed ingredients — all of which are typically avoided in paleo eating. We use ingredients like sunflower seed flour, flaxseed flour, tapioca, and bamboo fiber, which are plant-based and align with the principles of natural, whole-food eating.
However, as with any product, it depends on how strictly you follow paleo guidelines. While tapioca starch is generally accepted in most paleo circles, very strict versions may limit starches altogether. If you’re flexible, Ciao Belly offers a delicious pasta alternative that stays true to many paleo principles.
How do I cook Ciao Belly pasta?
Just like regular pasta! Bring salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook it according to the time indicated on the package. Then drain and enjoy with your favorite sauce. Buon appetito!
Where can I buy Ciao Belly pasta?
Right now, Ciao Belly pasta is available exclusively here on ciao-belly.com.
We’re working to make it available through other channels soon — stay tuned!
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do! You can find the full list of countries we ship to on our website.
If your country isn’t listed, just reach out to us — we’ll be happy to explore shipping options with you.
Can I subscribe to regular deliveries?
Yes! You can choose between a one-time purchase or a subscription with monthly delivery for both individual products and bundles. You’re always in control and can manage your subscription anytime from our Orders & subscriptions page — including changing, skipping, pausing, or cancelling your deliveries.
Why are there no other pasta shapes?
Ciao Belly is a new product, and we’re starting small to ensure the best quality. We’re working on expanding our range and hope to launch new shapes soon. Have a favorite? Let us know — we’d love to hear what you'd like to see next!
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