Cans of chickpeas stacked on each other
FOOD NEWS
Ranking 12 Canned Chickpea Brands
BY GINA BADALATY
a can of Iberia chickpeas next to a bowl of chickpeas
12. Iberia
These chickpeas are small and tough and contain disodium EDTA to keep the color quality. When roasted, they come out dry and not at all crunchy.
A can of Westbrae Natural chickpeas next to a bowl of chickpeas
11. Westbrae Natural
This brand is organic and pricey, but the product is very bland. When roasted, the flavor becomes overwhelming and extremely dry.
A can of Good & Gather chickpeas next to a bowl of chickpeas
10. Good & Gather
Target’s in-house brand had very small chickpeas. They were hard, but they had a tasty, mild flavor; sadly, they get mushy and have less flavor when roasted.
A can of Eden Foods chickpeas next to a small bowl of chickpeas
9. Eden Foods
This brand contains kombu seaweed, which has stabilizing properties for the aquafaba. The legumes are a good size with a sweet taste and come out crunchy when roasted.
a can of Bush's Best chickpeas next to a bowl of chickpeas
8. Bush’s Best
Consumed raw, these legumes are tough and too salty, but they have a nice flavor. After roasting, they have a light crunch, delicious flavor, and great texture.