Chickpeas Specifications Product Name Chickpeas Kabuli or Desi varieties Botanical Name Cicer arietinum Family Fabaceae Physical Characteristics Type Kabuli Chickpeas Appearance Large round beigecolored with a smooth coat Grading Based on Size Kabuli Chickpeas Grade SizeCount per 100g 6mm8mm 3842 seeds100g 8mm9mm 3638 seeds100g 9mm10mm 3236 seeds100g 10mm12mm 2832 seeds100g Desi Chickpeas Smaller irregular shape dark brown or black with a rough coat Smaller seeds around 57 mm Stronger more earthy Chemical Characteristics Purity 99 min Moisture 12 max Foreign Matter 05 max Admixture 05 max DamagedBroken Grains 2 max Discolored Grains 1 max Insect Damage 05 max Nutritional Information per 100g Calories 364 kcal Protein 19g Fat 6g Carbohydrates 61g Dietary Fiber 17g Iron 62mg Calcium 105mg Potassium 875mg Packaging Available Packaging 25kg 50kg PP bags or jute bags as per customer requirement Shelf Life 1218 months when stored in a cool dry place Usage Chickpeas are used in a wide range of dishes including hummus curries salads and soups They are a highprotein ingredient used in vegetarian and vegan diets Ground into flour for various culinary applications including breads and snacks Varieties Kabuli Chickpeas Lightcolored larger smooth coat Desi ChickpeasBengal gram Darkcolored smaller rough coat Origin India