Chickpeas
Also listed as Garbanzo Beans, Chickpea, and Garbanzo.
Nuts & Legumes
This is what the ingredient is.
Chickpeas are beige legumes also called garbanzo beans. Labels may use either name.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are cooked in stews, mashed into hummus, and roasted as snacks.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned and dry chickpeas are conventional foods under FDA canned-food and labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Botulism risk applies to damaged cans. Allergen cross-contact can occur in hummus plants.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Discard bulging cans. People with legume allergies should read hummus and snack labels.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/15/2026