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Is Garbanzo Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Schnucks

Garbanzo Beans is a snack from Schnucks. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Disodium Edta.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes prepared chickpeas and water, but also contains disodium EDTA, a synthetic chelating agent that raises quality concerns. The presence of salt adds to the sodium content.

Main concern

Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Prepared chickpeas provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
  • Water is essential for hydration and helps maintain the texture of the beans.
  • Calcium chloride acts as a firming agent, preserving the beans' texture during canning.

Concerns

  • Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Salt content may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
  • Calcium chloride, while a firming agent, is a processed ingredient with mixed safety perceptions.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Prepared Chickpeas safe in this snack?

    Good

    Prepared Chickpeas is used here as base. Prepared chickpeas are the main ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a good source of plant-based protein.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: prepared chick peas

  • Is Water safe in this snack?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water is crucial for maintaining moisture and texture in canned products, ensuring palatability.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Salt safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium content, which may be a concern for some consumers.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Calcium Chloride safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Calcium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Calcium chloride is used to maintain firmness in canned beans, though it is a processed ingredient.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: calcium chloride

    Read the full ingredient profile for Calcium Chloride

  • Is Disodium Edta safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that helps preserve color and flavor but raises concerns about synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: chelating_agent

    Original: disodium edta

    Read the full ingredient profile for Disodium Edta

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3190428

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Prepared chickpeas provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.; Water is essential for hydration and helps maintain the texture of the beans.; Calcium chloride acts as a firming agent, preserving the beans' texture during canning.. See the Pros section above.
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Schnucks — Garbanzo Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Salt content may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.; Calcium chloride, while a firming agent, is a processed ingredient with mixed safety perceptions.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: prepared chickpeas, water. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Schnucks — Garbanzo Beans a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Schnucks — Garbanzo Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Schnucks products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Schnucks — Garbanzo Beans has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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