Always one to impulsively buy things at the checkout in
Holland and Barrett, I bought this chickpea snack by called garbanzo after
being recommended them by a friend. Essentially they’re just chickpeas that are
slow roasted in rapeseed oil and coated in seasoning and spices – in this case
tomato, garlic and herb. Nutritionally, they’re a pretty guilt free snack at 88
calories a pack, minimal fat and you get just under 7g protein too. They’re
also a really good source of fibre at with around 5g per pack.
Dipping them out, they unsurprisingly look like dried
chickpeas with a nice herby and tomatoey smell. Biting into them they are very
crunchy and pretty hard – definitely not one for people without strong teeth
and a few bits I had to spit out as they were to hard to buy into. However,
there were only a few of these and the majority have a pleasant crunchy
texture.
The flavour Is predominantly that nutty wholesomeness of
chickpea but in a crispier form with a hint of the tomato and herbs. It’s not
overly seasoned and the chickpea taste is more predominant but after eating a
few you do get a bit of coating build up on your finger and this is really
zingy, savoury and delicious. To be honest I didn’t mind they weren’t overly
seasoned as it helped keep the pureness of the chickpeas. They’re a little
pricey for what they are but they are a very healthy, guit free snack and
despite being 88 calories, they really are quite filling. I would look to try
others in the range.
Bought at: Holland and Barrett
Price: £1.29
Nutrition per 65g bag: 88 calories, 1.3g fat, 0.3g sat
fat, 0.5 sugars, 6.6g protein, 4.8g fibre
Score: 7/10
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