Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas Offer a Global Array of Flavors

It was nothing short of a miracle when I saw my husband reach into a bowl filled with sweet snacks and pull out the crunchy chickpeas to nosh. He then proceeded to power them back like an indulgent bag of potato chips. I suppose I shouldn’t be too surprised, Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas really are delicious. But still, Tony willingly snacking on chickpeas?

Tasting Notes for Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas

Overall these crunchy chickpeas are cooked up to a perfect chip-like crisp, and each variety is packed with flavor. I think I’ve already established that they are addictive, but it isn’t very often that a guilty pleasure is this darn wholesome.

I also love that they are so shelf-stable, and seem to retain their crisp even after a few days of being open. While they lasted, these flavorful crunchy chickpeas were our go-to for snacking and for protein-packed “croutons” atop lunch salads. We sampled three flavors of Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas.

Bombay Spice

Simply scrumptious! This one is lightly spicy, but more flavorful than hot, and rich with paprika, onion, and pepper.

Ingredients: organic chickpeas, expeller pressed canola and/or sunflower oil. seasoned with: sea salt, black pepper, tapioca maltodextrin, citric acid.

Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 130 calories, 4g fat, 18g carbs, 5g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 6g protein.*

Wasabi

Way less spicy than expected! The wasabi is delicious, but we found them to be almost sweet-savory with a kick. This isn’t an “in your face” wasabi snack, but there is just enough to let you know it’s there.

Ingredients: organic chickpeas, expeller pressed canola and/or sunflower oil. seasoned with: cane sugar, salt, mustard, onion, natural flavors, garlic, spices, wasabi, citric acid, spinach.

Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 130 calories, 4g fat, 18g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 6g protein.*

Falafel

These crunchy chickpeas really do almost taste like a falafel! They had an excellent savory flavor with a surprising little dose of spice.

Ingredients: organic chickpeas, expeller pressed canola and/or sunflower oil. seasoned with: cane sugar, salt, spices, maltodextrin, dehydrated garlic, onion powder, paprika, lemon juice, turmeric.

Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 130 calories, 4g fat, 18g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 6g protein.*

More Dairy-Free Flavors of Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas

• Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper
• Toasted Coconut
• Chipotle
• Korean BBQ
• Sea Salt
• Honey Roasted*
• Salted Caramel*

*These flavors do not state milk in any ingredients, but are certified kosher dairy. See the kosher note below. Also, avoid their chocolate-covered chickpeas, which contain milk. Online, they do not list the Buffalo as containing milk, but we looked at an actual bag, and on the packaging it does state “contains milk.”

The Facts on Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas

Price: $4.99 per 6-ounce bag

Availability: Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas are sold at Whole Foods, Albertsons stores, and other natural food stores in the U.S. You can also order them online from Amazon and Vitacost.

Certifications: Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas are Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Halal, and Certified Kosher. Most varieties are Certified Kosher Pareve, but a few flavors are Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Saffron Road website at www.saffronroadfood.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

Tastes Stale

Rated 2.0 out of 5

July 28, 2023

I used to love these, but the last two purchases taste stale. I can’t find a sell by date on the bag, so don’t know how shelf stable these are.

Cheryl Witt

Perfect chip-like crisp and are packed with flavor.

Rated 5.0 out of 5

May 13, 2019

When your husband grabs chickpeas rather than cookies to snack on, then you know a miracle has occurred! These crunchy chickpeas have a perfect chip-like crisp and are packed with flavor.

Alisa