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Eden Foods Organic Garbanzo Beans
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Eden Foods Organic Garbanzo Beans

Eden
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You’d spot Eden Foods Organic Garbanzo Beans on the grocery’s canned goods or natural/organic aisle, shelved alongside other canned legumes, vegetarian proteins, and organic pantry staples — often near other Eden canned vegetables and a small section of seaweed or ethnic ingredients. Occasions: A pantry staple for meal-prep Sundays, quick weeknight dinners, or when you need ingredients for weekend brunch spreads like hummus or shakshuka. Brand positioning: Eden presents itself as an eco-conscious, heritage natural foods brand geared toward health-minded shoppers, home cooks, and plant-forward families who value organic certification and ingredient transparency. Marketing leans on purity, tradition, and stewardship — appealing to vegetarians, sustainability-minded consumers, and people who prefer whole-food cooking. Label characteristics: The can emphasizes “Organic,” “No salt added,” OCIA certification, and a BPA-free lining; copy like “Pure & Purifying” and “meticulous tracking” create a health-halo and trust cues rather than kid-directed imagery. Processing context: These are cooked chickpeas packed in water with a strip of kombu and canned for shelf stability — a processed but simple pantry product with minimal additives. Sensory details: Expect firm yet creamy, slightly nutty chickpeas with a subtle mineral/umami note from the kombu; texture is spoonable for salads, mashable into hummus, or hearty in stews. Packaging is a 15-oz metal can with a printed label and BPA-free lining; the ritual is rinse-and-drain, then toss into salads, blend with tahini for hummus, or warm with spices for a fast, satisfying protein boost. In American grocery culture this product reads as a practical, clean-label convenience that bridges home cooking and modern, plant-based lifestyles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Organic, Garbanzo, Beans,, Water,, Kombu, Seaweed..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Canned cooked chickpeas with only water and kombu are a processed food preserved for shelf stability; ingredients are minimal and no industrial additives are present, placing it in NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Eden Foods Organic Garbanzo Beans

Absolutely! These organic garbanzo beans are packed with protein and fiber, making them a nutritious choice for adding to salads, soups, or even as a snack. Compared to heavily processed snacks, they’re a wholesome option that can keep you feeling full and satisfied.

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