Who are these formats for?

Households mindful of ingredients

If you shop for lactose-free products, check the ingredients and allergen information for every product, even if you already know the brand.

Households that cook with chickpeas regularly

A multipack lets you open one tin at a time for salads, hummus or hot dishes. Check that the size of each tin suits the recipes you usually make.

Smaller households looking to reduce leftovers

For occasional use, the 3 × 130 g formats available at Monoprix and E.Leclerc let you open a small portion instead of a large tin.

What should you check?

Start with the ingredients of the specific product, then choose a format to suit your meals. A multipack lets you open tins as needed, while a large container means planning how to use the leftovers.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the product you’re buying. When shopping for lactose-free products, I want to check the ingredients rather than rely on the product name. Around 33% of consumers would make this their top priority.
Portions and leftovers Compare the number of containers, their weight and the storage instructions after opening. For several meals, I’d rather open an amount my household can use without leaving a large tin partly full. Nearly 27% of consumers would make portion management their priority.
Preparation Choose between plain tinned chickpeas for your recipes and a prepared dish, which has different ingredients. When I’m making a quick meal, I want to know whether the chickpeas are for my recipe or already part of a prepared dish. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise this convenience.
Usable quantity Check the drained weight, if stated, as well as the weight shown on the packaging. If my recipe calls for a specific quantity of chickpeas, the usable contents matter more than how big the tin looks. Around 20% of consumers would make this their main criterion.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming all tinned chickpeas are suitable for lactose-free shopping

    Plain tinned chickpeas and a prepared dish don’t necessarily contain the same ingredients. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly highlighted.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying. Some Auchan product listings note that ingredients may vary depending on the delivery service and purchase date.

  • Choosing a large container without planning what to do with the leftovers

    A tin that’s right for a family meal could leave you with a lot to store if you only use some of it.

    Before choosing a format, check the instructions for after opening. For the 530 g Auchan product checked, the guidance is to transfer the contents to an airtight container, refrigerate and use within two days.

  • Confusing a prepared dish with plain tinned chickpeas

    The Bonduelle couscous-style sauce product featured on Joybuy contains 25% chickpeas as well as other ingredients. It isn’t a like-for-like substitute for plain chickpeas in a homemade recipe.

    If you’re making a salad or hummus, make sure you choose plain tinned chickpeas. For a prepared dish, check its ingredients and allergen information.

  • Planning meals around a multipack you’ve simply spotted online

    Carrefour says the Sabarot 3 × 460 g multipack is no longer stocked.

    Check availability with the store or its online shopping service before adding a specific format to your shopping list.

Retailers and brands to know

These retailers offer a guide to the chickpea formats available. Check the specific product and its information before choosing.

Carrefour

The Carrefour Classic’ range includes formats of 265 g, 420 g and 530 g, as well as a 3 × 200 g multipack.

  • The range of sizes lets you compare a single tin with a multipack.
  • The Sabarot 3 × 460 g multipack listed on another Carrefour page is no longer stocked.

E.Leclerc

The Notre Jardin brand is available in a 530 g format and a 3 × 130 g multipack.

  • The two formats suit different portion sizes.
  • The listing for the 3 × 130 g multipack says it isn’t sold on the website; check availability with your local store.

Auchan

The retailer lists a Bonduelle 3 × 265 g multipack and an Auchan 530 g product.

  • The Bonduelle multipack listing specifies chickpeas, water and salt, with a drained net weight of 0,795 kg.
  • The ingredients of the Auchan 530 g product may vary depending on the delivery service and purchase date, so check the label on the product you receive.

Monoprix

The retailer offers ready-to-use chickpeas in a 3 × 130 g multipack and a 530 g format.

  • The multipack of smaller portions lets you open one container at a time.
  • The 3 × 130 g listing warns that the product may contain traces of gluten and soya; check the information for each product.

ALDI

ALDI’s product page lists a 265 g tin of ALL SEASONS® chickpeas.

  • This single-tin format could be a useful option if you only want to open one tin.
  • If you want to buy several containers, check which formats your store offers.

Lidl

Lidl’s grocery offers vary depending on the supermarket you select.

  • If you shop there, you can check the offers at your local store.
  • Confirm the product and its format before planning to buy a chickpea multipack.

Large formats of chickpeas on Joybuy

These two GÜNES VADIS products are single containers of chickpeas, not multipacks. When shopping for lactose-free products, check the ingredients and information on the packaging before choosing a format to suit your meals.

GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 820 g

GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 820 g

This 820 g single container is worth considering if you use a large quantity of chickpeas in your meals. Check the drained weight if your recipe calls for a specific amount, along with the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; the product description specifically mentions lupin.

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GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 540 g

GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 540 g

This 540 g single container is worth considering if you’d rather not open several smaller portions. Compare the drained quantity with what your recipes require, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Are tinned chickpeas automatically suitable for lactose-free shopping?

No. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific tin you’re buying. A list containing chickpeas, water and salt doesn’t show any dairy ingredients in that product, but you can’t assume the same applies to other products or prepared dishes. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly highlighted.

Small tins in a multipack or one large tin: how do you choose?

Choose according to how much you use per meal and whether you can store and use up the leftovers after opening. Compare the number of containers, their weight and the drained net weight, if stated. The 3 × 130 g formats let you open one small portion at a time.

How should you store chickpeas after opening?

Follow the instructions on the product you’ve bought. For the 530 g tin checked, Auchan advises transferring the leftovers to an airtight container, refrigerating them and using them within two days.

Can a prepared chickpea dish replace plain tinned chickpeas?

Not in a recipe that calls for plain chickpeas: a prepared dish contains other ingredients and is already seasoned. The Joybuy listing for Bonduelle’s couscous-style sauce dish states that it contains 25% chickpeas. Check the ingredients and allergen information if you’re considering it for a meal.