People who want to prepare lunch quickly
Ready-cooked chickpeas can be drained for a cold dish or added to a hot meal. How much you open depends on what you’re planning to eat, even if the meal takes very little time to prepare.
Who are these sizes for?
People stocking up without creating too many leftovers
If you live alone or use small quantities, look at the drained weight of each tin rather than just the size of the multipack. The Auchan tin reviewed says to refrigerate leftovers in a suitable container and eat them within two days.
People keeping an eye on salt and allergens
Check the label of the variety you’re buying: Auchan says that ingredients and ‘may contain’ information can vary by product and online store.
What should you check first?
For working-from-home lunches, start with how many meals you’re planning and how much you’ll open each time. Then check the label details that matter to you.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Amount per opening | Drained weight of each tin and storage instructions after opening. | If I’m having lunch on my own, I want to open an amount I can finish within the time stated on the packaging. Around 36% of consumers prioritise getting the portion size right. |
| Store cupboard stock | Number of tins in the multipack and the amount in each one. | When I’m planning several lunches, I prefer to split my stock between portions that suit the meals I have planned. Nearly 29% of consumers prioritise having a usable reserve. |
| Ingredients | Ingredient list, salt per 100 g and allergen information for the exact variety. | If I need to watch out for an ingredient or allergen, the label on the product I’m buying takes priority over that of a different product. Around 21% of consumers put this check at the top of their list. |
| Preparing lunch | Confirmation that the chickpeas are cooked, and instructions for using them hot or cold. | If my lunch break is short, I want a meal base that doesn’t need a long cooking time and can be used in different ways. This is a priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing the biggest tin without planning what to do with the leftovers
A large tin may contain more than you need for one lunch. Storage instructions after opening vary by product: the Auchan listing reviewed says to keep leftovers in the fridge for two days.
Before choosing a large tin, plan how you’ll use all of its contents. Otherwise, compare standard tins with multipacks of smaller portions.
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Assuming all plain canned chickpeas have the same label
Auchan says that ingredients and declared traces may vary by product and online store. The Monoprix 3 × 130 g multipack reviewed mentions traces of gluten and soya.
Check the ingredients, salt and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.
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Confusing a product listing with availability at your store
Carrefour says that purchase options depend on the store and collection method. So just because a product is listed by a retailer doesn’t mean it will be available at your chosen collection point.
Check with your chosen store or online service before planning your lunches around that product.
Retailers and brands to compare
Carrefour / Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour lists tins with drained weights of 265 g and 530 g, as well as a multipack of three 200 g tins.
- These pack sizes let you compare one larger tin with several separate portions.
- Check which product is available at your store or for your chosen collection method.
Notre Jardin / E.Leclerc
The Notre Jardin product listed by E.Leclerc has a drained weight of 265 g, which you can compare with the amount you need for your meals.
- The stated drained weight makes it easier to compare usable quantities.
- E.Leclerc recommends checking for this product at the relevant store or online service.
Auchan
Auchan lists 265 g and 530 g tins of chickpeas, as well as other products in its range.
- The 265 g tin listing gives the drained weight and storage instructions for leftovers after opening.
- Ingredients and ‘may contain’ information can vary by online store and product, so check the label of the one you choose.
Monoprix
Monoprix lists a multipack of ready-to-use chickpeas in three 130 g portions.
- The separate portions let you open a small amount at a time.
- For this product, the label states 0,70 g of salt per 100 g and mentions traces of gluten and soya; this information doesn’t apply to every Monoprix product.
ALDI / All Seasons
ALDI lists 265 g tins of All Seasons chickpeas in its canned food range.
- This size gives you a useful comparison when deciding how much to open.
- Check the packaging for the drained weight and ingredients, then confirm that the product is available at your store.
Chickpeas to consider on Joybuy
These two GÜNES VADIS tins are suitable for a lunch made with chickpeas stored in the cupboard. They come in different stated sizes, so choose according to how many meals you’re planning after opening and check the drained weight on the packaging.
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GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 540 gr
Worth considering if you’re planning to use the contents over one or more lunches close together. The stated size is 540 gr; check the drained weight on the packaging to see how much is usable. If you avoid sulphites, also check the ingredients list and allergen information for this product.
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GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 820 gr
Worth considering if you’re planning to use the same tin several times after opening. The stated size is 820 gr: check the drained weight before deciding whether it’s right for the amount you need. Also check the storage instructions and, if you avoid lupin, the allergen information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What size tin should I choose for a solo working-from-home lunch?
Start by choosing according to the amount you need for your meal and any further uses. A multipack of smaller portions lets you open one at a time. For a large tin, check the drained weight and plan how you’ll use the leftovers within the time stated on the packaging.
How should I store chickpeas after opening?
Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought. For the tin reviewed, Auchan says to transfer leftovers to a suitable airtight container, refrigerate them and eat them within two days.
Do canned chickpeas need rinsing?
It depends on the product instructions and how you’re preparing them. For cold dishes, the Auchan listing reviewed says to drain and rinse the chickpeas before use.
What can I serve chickpeas with for a quick lunch?
You can add them to a salad or a hot dish, following the instructions for the tin you’ve chosen. Manger Bouger lists chickpeas among pulses; open an amount that suits the meal you’re preparing.