Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

Yes, the product is fully vegan and contains no gluten‑containing grains, making it safe for gluten‑free diets; with 14.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it fits many low‑carb plans but may be too high for strict keto regimens.

What role does the antioxidant ascorbic acid (E300) play in canned chickpeas, and is it a safety concern?

Ascorbic acid acts as a preservative that prevents oxidation and helps maintain colour and nutritional quality; it is approved as a food additive and considered safe at the levels used in this product.

What is the optimal way to store canned chickpeas after opening to maintain freshness and nutritional quality?

Transfer any unused chickpeas to an airtight container, keep them refrigerated, and consume within three to four days for best taste and nutrient retention.

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Chickpeas in water

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Chickpeas in water is a canned legume product classified within the Legumes group of the French PNNS food categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and a NOVA rating of 1, offering low fat (2.4 g), low sugars (0.6 g), low salt (0.04 g) and a respectable 6.6 g of protein and 6 g of fiber per 100 g, while providing only 118 kcal of energy. The formula includes a small amount of the antioxidant ascorbic acid (E300) and is primarily water, which slightly dilutes nutrients but adds convenience and shelf‑stability.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal118 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates14.6 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned legume product, this chickpea offering contains about one‑seventh the sugar, one‑twentieth the salt and less than half the calories, though its protein content is roughly half the category average.

Ingredients

Chickpeas, water, antioxidant (ascorbic acid)

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