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SMART SHOPPING: Canned Chickpeas

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Think all brands of canned chickpeas taste the same? So did we–until we tried six brands in a side-by-side taste test. Once we drained and rinsed the beans, we found that many of them were incredibly bland or, worse yet, had bitter and metallic flavors. Tasters preferred those that were well seasoned and had a creamy yet “al dente” texture. Pastene Chickpeas came out on top for their clean ^-flavor and firm yet tender texture.