Chickpeas are a popular legume packed with protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals - but experts say there's one part many people pour down the drain that's actually 'liquid gold'

Fans of chickpeas have been told to stop binning a crucial part of the tin when rustling up meals with them. The beloved legume is packed with protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals.

They feature in countless recipes spanning Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cooking – from hummus and salads to hearty stews. You can buy chickpeas either dried or tinned.

But there's an unexpected bonus many folk could be overlooking. Tinned or cooked chickpeas typically come in a can alongside Aquafaba. This is the thick, starchy liquid found in the tin, reports the Express .

Yet cookbook writer and PlantYou founder

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