Chickpeas Common names: Chickpea, Chickpeas, Chickpeas seed, Chickpeas beans, Chickpeas bean, Hummus beans, Hommos beans, Chickpea Hummus, White bean Hummus, Chickpea plant. Family: Fabaceae Botanical name: Cicer arietinum Origin: Egypt Size: 4-12mm Packing: 25 kg bags Cultivation: Common HS Code: 07132000 The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae, Its different types are variously known as gram, Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes, and 9500-year-old remains have been found in the Middle East. The chickpea is a key ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, used in hummus, and, when ground into flour, falafel. Chickpeas History use & the Ancient Egyptians: 1) Using in diuresis and menstruation. 2) Laxative and purified for blood 3) Using in the treatment of the liver and kidney helps to lighten the pores. 4) Useful for the treatment of abscesses and sores if used with white honey. 5) Help to ripen meat and earn food flavor. 6) Used as a clutch medicine. 7) Help in cases of indigestion, exhaustion, and constipation. 8) Its roots are used to treat bile disease. 9) The seeds are added after baking into milk and used against lung diseases in case of cold.
Black chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) are a highly nutritious legume widely used in the food industry, especially in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines. They are also used in flour production and animal feed. Below are the general specifications for black chickpeas: Physical Properties: Appearance: Small, round, dark brown to black-colored beans Odor & Taste: Neutral, characteristic of chickpeas, with a slightly nutty flavor Size: Small: 4-6 mm Medium: 6-8 mm Large: 8-10 mm Purity: Min 99% (export quality) Foreign Matter: Max 0.5% Broken & Damaged Grains: Max 2-3% Moisture Content: Max 10-12% Admixture: Max 0.5-2% Chemical & Nutritional Properties (Per 100g): Protein: 18-22% Carbohydrates: 60-65% Dietary Fiber: 12-18% Fat Content: 4-6% Total Ash Content: Max 3-4% Acid Insoluble Ash: Max 0.5% Energy Value: Approx. 350-400 kcal Microbiological Standards: Total Plate Count: Max 100,000 CFU/g Yeast & Mold: Max 1,000 CFU/g Coliforms:
Botanical name Cicer arietinum Taste Typical Odor Odourless, no foreign odours Color Typical, beige/yellow Production area 4000 Tons Caliber 6 mm to 9 mm Packing White polypropylene packaging bag of 25 kg y 50 kg Loading 20 feet: 24 metric tonnes ANALYSIS VALUES Foreign bodies 1.00% max Insect damage 0.50% min Moisture 14.00% max Stained grains 1.00% max Slightly stained 3.00% max Broken 1.00% max
ype: 42-44, 44-46, 46-48, 58-60, 60-62 Specification: Green/Brown/aborted/Stained/smooth: 2.00%Max, split/Broken/Machine Damage/ Worn Bitted: 2.00%Max, Foreign Matter: 0.20% Max, Total defect(2+3+4+5): 4.20% , Moisture: 12%Max. s Uses: Mature chickpeas can be cooked and eaten cold in salads, cooked in stews, ground into flour called gram flour. Mostly used in cooking snacks . Packing: As per buyer's requirement. Harvest Month: Jan, Feb, March, April
Supplier: Grains especially chickpeas, black gram, spices, black pepper, coriander seeds, red chili, turmeric, cardamom small, cumin seed and natural honey