Sainsbury's chickpeas are canned in water for a convenient, ready-to-use ingredient. These UK-sourced pulses provide a versatile base for salads, curries, and stews.
Chickpeas in water
| Typical Values | per 100g Drained | per can Drained | %RI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 512 | 666 | - |
| Energy (kcal) | 122 | 158 | 8% |
| Fat | 1.4g | 1.8g | 3% |
| - of which saturates | 0.2g | 0.3g | 2% |
| - of which mono-unsaturates | 0.4g | 0.5g | - |
| - of which polyunsaturates | 0.4g | 0.5g | - |
| Carbohydrate | 16.5g | 21.5g | 8% |
| - of which sugars | <0.5g | 0.7g | 1% |
| - of which starch | 16.0g | 20.8g | - |
| Fibre | 6.1g | 7.9g | - |
| Protein | 7.7g | 10.0g | 20% |
| Salt | 0.03g | 0.03g | 1% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)
Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
Ingredients: Chickpeas, Water, Antioxidant: Sodium Metabisulphite (Sulphites).
Cooking instructions: Hob
To heat on the hob: Empty contents into a saucepan. Heat on a moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil or overheat as this will impair the flavour. Drain before serving. Check food is piping hot. All cooking appliances vary. This is a guide only.
Cooking instructions: Microwave
Microwave but can also be heated on the hob. Before heating: Empty contents into a microwaveable dish and cover. During heating: Heat on full power for 2 minutes (Cat D 750W) or 1 1/2 minutes (Cat E 850W). Stir halfway through. Re-cover and continue heating. After heating: Check food is piping hot. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Drain before serving. Do not reheat once cooled. All cooking appliances vary. This is a guide only.
Country of Origin: Produced in United Kingdom
Storage: Once opened, transfer contents to a non-metallic container, refrigerate and use within 2 days. Store in a cool, dry place. For best before end: see end of can.
Manufacturer: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd., 33 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HA
