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Who are these formats suitable for?

Families looking for quick meals

For a few simple meals in a holiday rental, ready-cooked chickpeas save you having to plan the cooking involved with dried chickpeas. The Bonduelle multipack listed by Auchan is described as ready to drain and serve.

Groups planning several meals

Whether you’re making a salad, hummus or a hot dish, your choice depends on how many meals you’re planning. You can use a large tin all at once, while several small tins let you open only what you need. Dried chickpeas need to be cooked in advance.

People who pay attention to ingredients

If ingredients or allergens matter to anyone in your group, check the label on the product you actually buy before serving it. Auchan says the ingredients in some products may vary depending on the collection point and purchase date.

How do the formats compare?

First, decide whether you’ll be able to cook dried chickpeas, then work out how much you’ll need for each meal. The total weight of a tin isn’t necessarily the same as its drained weight.

Factor	What to check before buying	Who this matters to
Preparation time	Check whether the chickpeas are ready to drain or need cooking, and what equipment the instructions call for.	If I need to prepare a meal as soon as I arrive and have few kitchen utensils, I want to avoid lengthy cooking; around 42% of consumers prioritise speed.
Portions and leftovers	Compare the number of tins, their drained net weight and how you can store the contents after opening.	If I’m feeding the group over several days, I’d rather open only what we need for each meal; around 33% of consumers put portion management first.
Ingredients	Check the ingredients and allergen information on the product you buy, especially if you’re considering a ready-made dish.	Before sharing a meal, I need to know exactly what’s in the product; ingredients are the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

Assuming a ‘family pack’ means a specific quantity

A large tin, a multipack of small tins and a bag of dried chickpeas don’t provide the same amount ready to use. The weight of a tin also includes its liquid.

Compare the drained net weight and number of tins with the meals you’ve planned. If the meals are spread over several days, separate tins can make it easier to manage leftovers.
Planning to use dried chickpeas for a meal that needs to be ready straight away

The instructions for Auchan’s 1 kg bag involve several stages of cooking. You’ll need the right equipment and enough time before serving.

Save dried chickpeas for planned meals. If you need to prepare a meal as soon as you arrive, make sure you have a tin that’s ready to serve.

Preparing dried chickpeas also uses water and requires a cooking appliance.
Relying only on the product listing you checked before your stay

The ingredients in some Auchan products may vary depending on the collection point and purchase date. So a product listing you checked in advance doesn’t replace the label on the tin you receive.

Check the ingredients and allergen information on that tin before serving it, especially if anyone in your group needs to avoid an ingredient.
Confusing plain chickpeas with a ready-made dish

The Bonduelle dish listed on Joybuy is a couscous-style sauce recipe whose ingredients include 25% chickpeas. It isn’t a substitute for plain chickpeas to add to a salad or hummus.

Choose plain chickpeas if you want to decide how to season and serve them yourself. For a seasoned dish, check the ingredients and allergen information on the product first.

Brands to consider by format

These products show a range of formats and recipes. Check the packaging and label of the one you plan to buy.

Carrefour Classic'

Carrefour offers plain chickpeas in several formats, including a 530 g tin and a multipack of 3 × 200 g.

The large tin and multipack give you the choice between opening everything at once or spreading out the portions.
Check which format is available at the store or online grocery service where you plan to shop.

Bonduelle

The multipack of cooked chickpeas, 3 × 265 g, listed by Auchan says ‘Drain and serve!’ and gives a drained net weight of 0,795 kg.

The three tins let you spread out the portions over several meals.
Choose the plain version if you want chickpeas you can season yourself: a Bonduelle ready-made dish has different ingredients.

Auchan

Auchan offers a 530 g tin of chickpeas and a 1 kg bag of dried chickpeas.

These two formats let you choose between chickpeas that are quick to use and ones that need cooking.
Dried chickpeas need to be cooked in advance. For the tinned version, check the label on the product you buy, as Auchan says the ingredients may vary.

Notre Jardin

This E.Leclerc brand offers a 530 g tin of chickpeas. Its published ingredients list includes soaked chickpeas, water and salt.

You can compare the 530 g format with other large tins by looking at the drained weight.
E.Leclerc advises contacting the relevant store to check whether this product is available.

Monoprix

Monoprix offers ready-to-use chickpeas in a 530 g format. The ingredients list gives chickpeas, water and salt.

This format could suit a group meal without having to cook dried chickpeas.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you receive to make sure it suits everyone in your group.

Chickpeas available on Joybuy

These two GÜNES VADIS chickpea formats could work well for meals in a holiday rental. Before choosing for your group, compare how much you’ll be able to use and check the instructions on each pack.

GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 820 g

For a group meal, compare this 820 g format with the drained net weight on the pack to work out how much you’ll be able to serve.

The product description mentions lupin, so check the label if anyone in your group needs to avoid it. It says to refrigerate the product after opening and use within three days.

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GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 540 g

If you’re planning a smaller meal, compare this 540 g format with the drained weight and number of people you’re serving before opening it.

The product description mentions metabisulphite while also stating that there are no allergens. Check the label, especially if anyone in your group needs to avoid sulphites. It advises transferring the contents after opening, refrigerating them and using them within two to three days.

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Frequently asked questions

A large tin or a multipack of small tins for several meals?

A large tin works well if you plan to use it all for one meal; a multipack lets you spread out when you open each tin. To work out how much you need, check the drained net weight of each product and plan around your meals rather than relying on the term ‘family size’.

Can you prepare dried chickpeas for your first meal after arriving?

If you need to prepare a meal quickly, it’s better to plan for a tin that’s ready to serve. The instructions for Auchan’s 1 kg bag of dried chickpeas involve several stages of cooking, so this format is best if you’ve allowed enough time and have the necessary equipment.

Why check the drained weight and allergens on a tin?

The drained weight helps you work out how many chickpeas you’ll have once the liquid is removed. Allergen information helps you check whether the product is suitable for the people you’re serving. The Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control explains that the drained net weight must be stated for products sold in a covering liquid, and that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted.

How long can you keep an opened tin in your holiday rental?

Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought rather than assuming the same storage time applies to every brand. For its 530 g tin of chickpeas, Auchan advises transferring the contents to a suitable container, refrigerating them after opening and using them within two days.