For a cake made with cooked chickpeas blended until smooth, choose a plain tin whose drained weight matches the recipe. The Carrefour Classic’ and AUCHAN 265 g options are worth considering if the recipe calls for a similar amount. A smaller size can help you avoid leftovers; if you need to manage allergens, also check the information on the pack you buy.
If the recipe calls for cooked chickpeas to be blended, the drained weight matters more than the tin’s apparent size. Carrefour Classic’ and AUCHAN each offer a product with a drained weight of 265 g.
The ingredients list alone may not be enough to rule out the risk of traces. Some chickpea products state that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten or soya, for example. Check the packaging of the item you buy.
A recipe made with chickpea flour calls for a different ingredient from a cake made with cooked chickpeas blended until smooth. Bjorg offers a blend of rice, chickpea and maize flours. Follow the ingredients specified in your recipe rather than swapping in a tin of the same weight.
Start with the type of pulse and the weight specified in the recipe, then check the ingredients and allergen information. If you expect to have some left over, also check how to store the product you choose.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount needed for the recipe | Compare the drained weight with the amount required. Weigh the chickpeas after draining if the recipe calls for a precise quantity. | I’m making just one cake and would rather not open a second tin or be left with lots of leftovers. Around 45% of consumers in this group would put choosing the right size first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the item you buy, especially if gluten or soya is a concern for you. | If I’m making a recipe for someone with dietary requirements, I need to check the product I receive, not just its category. Ingredient suitability would be the priority for around 33% of consumers in this group. |
| Preparation and leftovers | Check that the recipe uses cooked pulses and read the storage instructions for after opening. | I want pulses that are ready to blend, but I also need to know what to do with any leftovers. Ease of use and managing leftovers would come first for around 22% of consumers in this group. |
The drained weight tells you how many chickpeas you’ll have once the liquid has been removed. This is the amount to compare with the weight required for the cake batter.
Look for this information on the packaging and weigh the drained chickpeas if the recipe calls for a precise amount.
Chickpeas prepared with a sauce or seasoning have a different composition from plain chickpeas packed with water and salt.
If your recipe calls for plain chickpeas, check the ingredients list before you buy.
Some product listings for tinned chickpeas warn that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten or soya. Auchan also notes that information may vary depending on the product offered by the drive-through service and the date of purchase.
If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, check the information on the packaging you receive before cooking.
If you buy more than the cake recipe requires, you’ll have some left to store after opening.
Choose a size close to what your recipe needs, or plan another use for the leftovers. For the AUCHAN product in question, the instructions say to transfer any leftovers to an airtight container, refrigerate them and eat them within two days.
A 265 g drained-weight tin of plain chickpeas to compare with the amount required by your recipe.
A 265 g drained-weight tin of chickpeas for recipes that use cooked chickpeas.
A 530 g tin of chickpeas to consider when your recipe or other dishes can make use of a larger size.
A flour blend to consider only for a recipe designed to use flour rather than cooked chickpeas blended until smooth.
These products include tinned kidney beans and two sizes of chickpeas. For a cake, first choose the pulse specified in the recipe, then check the amount you can use. A large pack is not the same as a small tin with a drained weight of 265 g.
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Worth considering if your recipe calls for cooked red beans rather than chickpeas. The tin states 200g; check the ingredients and usable quantity if the recipe specifies an exact weight. This product is not a like-for-like substitute for plain chickpeas.
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Consider this for a chickpea recipe if the size gives you the amount you need, or if you have a plan for the leftovers. The 540 gr stated in the product name should not be taken as the drained weight. Check that, along with the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging.
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This size may be worth considering if you plan to use the chickpeas for several dishes. The stated 820 gr does not, by itself, tell you how much will be available once drained for the cake. Compare it with the recipe and check the allergen information on the item you buy.
Yes, if the recipe calls for around 265 g of cooked, drained chickpeas. Carrefour Classic’ and AUCHAN offer products with this drained weight. Weigh the amount you use if the recipe specifies an exact quantity.
Follow the instructions for the recipe and the product. An Auchan product listing advises draining and rinsing the chickpeas before using them cold. If the recipe gives a weight for drained chickpeas, measure them after removing the liquid.
No. Having chickpeas, water and salt among the main ingredients does not rule out traces of other ingredients. Some product listings warn that the product may contain cereals containing gluten or soya. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, check the information on the packaging you buy.
Follow the storage instructions for the product you buy. For the AUCHAN product in question, they say to transfer any leftovers to an airtight container, refrigerate them and eat them within two days.