Desi, which has small, darker seeds and a rough coat. Kabuli, which has lighter colored, larger seeds and a smoother coat.
Crop feature: -
Source of starch for textile sizing
giving a light finish to silk, wool,
and cotton cloth.
Chickpea being a leguminous crop improves soil fertility by fixing intact atmospheric nitrogen into plant available form (NH3 and NH4) through the phenomenon of symbiosis.
119 calories in 100gms of chick peas.
27g of carbohydrates, 8.86g protein.
A good source of dietary fiber,
Chickpeas are also high on trace minerals like manganese which is an important part of many energy producing enzymes. Iron also helps in improving the hemoglobin level, thereby improving the flow of blood to the heart.
The various benefits arising out of the consumption of chickpeas are: as chickpea are rich in dietary fibers, both soluble and insoluble, they help a lot in reducing the level of cholesterol and also in preventing the blood sugar level from rising too much immediately after having a meal.
Chana refers to chickpeas, which are legumes belonging to the Fabaceae family. Chickpeas are widely cultivated and consumed around the world as a nutrient-dense food, rich in protein, dietary fibre, vitamins (such as B vitamins), and minerals (including iron, magnesium, and zinc). It is a valuable plant-based protein source. Chickpeas are a versatile ingredient used in a variety of dishes. They are a key component in popular recipes like hummus, chana masala, falafel, and salads.
Desi Chickpeas also known as Bengal Gram or Kala Chana, is a variety of chickpeas that differ from the Kabuli chickpea variety. Desi Chickpeas are smaller, darker, and have a rougher coat compared to Kabuli chickpeas, which are larger, lighter in colour, and have a smoother coat.They are usually dark brown, black, or tan in colour, with variations depending on the specific type Chickpeas have a nuttier and earthier flavour compared to Kabuli chickpeas.
Mosambi Chana is considered to be one of the earliest cultivated legumes. This is used to cook one of the versatile recipes of Indian cuisine, which has a smooth flavour. It is rich in minerals such as potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and molybdenum.
Roasted Gram, also known as Roasted Chana or Bhuna Chana, refers to chickpeas (gram) that have been dry-roasted. Roasted Gram is made by dry-roasting chickpeas until they become crunchy and have a golden brown colour. The roasting process enhances their nutty flavour. Roasted Gram has a firm and crunchy texture, making it a satisfying snack.
India is the world's leading producer, consumer, and exporter of Chickpeas. Due to its high nutrients value, Indian Chickpeas is considered the best on the global market. India accounts for around 65% of global Chickpeas production and expected to be the largest market for chickpeas registering a 60% revenue.
Chickpeas also known as Chana or Chole in Hindi and Garbanzo beans in English are a creamy, delicious legume that is used in many applications throughout the world. They are delicious cooked into curries, blitzed into Hummus, turned into fritters, added chaat, and included in rice dishes like Biriyani. Chickpeas are one of the best sources of vegetarian protein, and they are reach in nutrients like fiber, folate, iron and phosphorus.
The usage of chickpeas has been related to many positive health outcomes, including improved bone health, lowered blood pressure, improved heart health, and reduced incidence of cancer.
Targeted Countries:*
Asian countries
African countries
*** Please note : we are not interested to supply to local customers in India.
Grade name: No. 2 Canada
Standard of quality-Variety: Any variety of Kabuli chickpeas
Standard of quality-Colours: Fair colour
Damage: 1.0%
Mechanical damage including splits: 2.0%
Green: 1.0%
Foreign material Ergot: 0.05%
Foreign material Excreta: 0.01%
Foreign material Insect parts: 0.02%
Total Foreign material: 0.5%
