Chickpea Cooking Liquid

Chickpea Cooking Liquid is the starchy cooking liquid left after simmering chickpeas, commonly used in vegan and allergy-friendly cooking as a plant-based replacer for egg whites in meringues, mousses and as an emulsifier in dressings. It’s prized for its foaming and binding properties rather than its flavor, and appears across modern vegan and Middle Eastern-inspired recipes. Nutritionally Chickpea Cooking Liquid is very low in energy at 7kcal per 100g and contains only small amounts of protein and fat, so it’s used for its functional culinary properties instead of for macronutrient contribution. It also supplies trace amounts of B‑vitamin folate and minerals from the chickpeas. From a health perspective, aquafaba is a useful low-calorie swap when you need an egg-white-like texture in baking or cooking; it contributes minimal calories and saturated fat while avoiding animal allergens. It does not supply substantial fiber or antioxidants, so it’s best used as a functional ingredient within an otherwise balanced recipe.Read more

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.20€/100g