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Desi Chick peas: The Desi type is smaller in size, has a thick, dark colored seed coat and is either de-hulled and split or de-hulled and ground into flour. It can also be roasted and puffed after splitting. Desi Chick peas has high fiber content compared to the Kabuli variety, which has small, darker seeds and a rough coat, cultivated mostly in the Australia, Indian subcontinent, Iran, Mexico & Ethiopia. The Desi (meaning â??countryâ?? or â??localâ?? in Hindi) is also known as Bengal gram or kala chana. The Desi type is used to make Chana Dal, which is a split chickpea with the skin removed. Desi Chick peas are used mainly in dhal, sauces, puffed or ground into flour. It is widely used in Asian and African cuisines. Desi is likely the earliest form since it closely resembles seeds found both on archaeological sites and the wild plant ancestor (Cicero reticulate) of domesticated chick peas, which only grows in southeast Turkey, where it is believed to have originated. Desi chick peas have a markedly higher fiber content than Desi types have small angular seeds weighing about 120 mg, are wrinkled at the beak and range in color from brown, light brown, fawn, yellow, orange, black or green. They are normally dehulled and split to obtain dhal and are favored in India. It is mainly produced in Australia, Canada, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Malawi in Africa & exported to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan & Sri Lanka. Specification of Desi Chick Peas Properties Values / Limits Foreign Matter Max. 1% Green (Cotyledon color), Immature, shrunken, shriveled seeds Max. 3% Broken and Splits Max. 2% Damaged and Weeviled 3% (Weeviled 2% max.) Moisture 10% Varietals Admixture Max. 3% Processing The grades are Machine Cleaned, HPS (hand-picked and selected) Sortexed Storage Chick peas can be stored for 6-12 months, without exposure to heat, light and moisture.

Types Of Chick Peas Kabuli : Kabuli Chick peas sizes are 7, 8, 9 and 10mm and hence a very low glycemic index which may make them suitable for people with blood sugar problems. Kabuli Chick peas, which has lighter colored, larger seeds and a smoother coat, mainly grown in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Chile, also introduced during the 18th century to the Indian subcontinent. Kabuli (meaning â??from Kabulâ?? in Hindi, since they were thought to have come from Afghanistan when first seen in India) or safed chana is the kind widely grown throughout the Mediterranean. The Kabuli variety has a thin, white seed coat and it is relatively bigger in size than other variety. It is grown in temperate and sub-tropical regions. The Kabuli variety has a thin, white seed coat and it is relatively bigger in size than other variety. It is grown in temperate and sub-tropical regions. Kabuli have large, rounder seeds, weighing about 400mg. They are white to cream colored and are almost exclusively used whole. They are preferred through the Mediterranean region. Kabuli Chick peas is used mainly in salad bars, soups, snack food, vegetable mixes, or ground into hummus. It is widely used in Spain, Algeria, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Kingdom and Italy, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Specification of Kabuli Chick Peas Properties Values / Limits Moisture (V/W) Max. 12% Broken /Split / Insect Infested Max 2.0-2.5% Aborted / Green / Brown Seeds Max. 1.0-6.5% Stained Seeds Max. 0.5-6.5% Smooth Seeds Max. 0.5 6.5% Extra. Foreign matter (by weight) Max. 0.2%

Split Red Lentils (Also known as: Lentille, Masoor, Mercimek) : Split red lentils are made from splitting the whole red lentil. The skin is removed and the remaining reddish-orange seed is then split into two halves. A product of Canada, and among the best in the world known for quality. Parameter Requirements Comments/ Variation Physical Characteristics Good colour lentils: Split lentils having a clean and bright appearance. The lentils shall be milled from hard and well-filled whole red lentil seed. Purity 99.75% min. by weight Split lentils, whole Lentils and caps. Moisture 14% max - Foreign Material 0.25% max by weight Unmilliable material (i.e. includes soil, stones, metals and non-vegetable matter) and all vegetable matter other than Lentil seed material including detached seed coats. Poor colour 0.25% max by weight Kernel that is distinctly off colour from the characteristic colour of the predominating class. Includes lentils that are brown, black, green and / or yellow. Chalky white disease 0.25% max by weight Caps 0.25% max by weight Caps are those seed coats adhering to split or broken see measured as a combined weight. Dehulled whole lentils 5% max by weight Broken and /or kibble lentils 5% max by weight Lentil seed material that passes through a round hole screen. Northfield = 2.87mm; all other varieties = 3mm Screen size Northfield = 2.78mm round hole Lentil material broken or kibble if falls through. All other varieties 3 mm round hole Field insects Nil tolerance Dead per 200 g sample Foreign seeds 2 cereal seeds max. Cereal seeds exception only.

Whole Red Lentils : Whole Red Lentils are 1/2 cm wide with a mild, earthy flavor and soft texture. These lentils are crimson, which is a deep orange-red color. Whole Red Lentils have traditionally been used as a meat substitute. Parameter Requirements Comments/ Variation Physical Characteristics The Lentils shall be hard and well filled Purity 99% min. by weight Whole Lentils, defective Lentils and seed coats Moisture 14% max â??- Defective Seeds Container: 3% max by weight Lentils not of the specified variety. Lentil kernels that are broken, heat damaged, hail damaged, insect damaged, frosted, shrivelled, split, chipped, sprouted, affected by mould (field or storage). Includes pods that contain Lentils, whether broken or unbroken and loose seed coat. Bulk ship: 5% max by weight Varietal Restriction 1% max by weight Lentils not of the specified variety. Poor color 1% max by weight Discoloured Lentils have excessive discolouration of the seed coat as per the Pulse Australia Lentil Photographic Charts. Includes disease, frost and water staining. Screen size Aldinga â?? 2.2mm slotted hole If whole lentils fall through then classed defective. All material that passes through screen is part of defective or foreign material as applicable. All other varieties 2 mm slotted hole Foreign Material 1% max by weight Unmilliable material and all vegetable matter other than Lentil seed material. Unmillable Material 0.1% max by weight Soil, stones, metals and non-vegetable matter. Field insects One (1) max. Dead per 200 g sample

The pigeon peas (Cajanuscajan), alternatively known as Angola Pea, Gungo Pea, Congo-Pea, Pigeon-Pea, No Eye Pea, Red Gram, Yellow Dhal, Puerto Rico Pea, is a plant species in the legume family of the widely cultivated genus CajanusAdans. Four varieties of pigeon peas are: tree types, tall varieties, dwarf varieties and smaller bushes. Pigeon peas are one of the most important food legume crops which grow in the tropical and subtropical climates. It is a drought tolerant and warm weather crop. It was domesticated in India 3,500 years ago. The seeds are used as grains in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It was grown for thousands of years in India. Around 2,000 BC, pigeon pea was developed in East Africa which was then brought to the America. Today pigeon pea is grown widely throughout the world in tropical and subtropical regions. Toor Whole varieties are Lemon, Sagaing, Linkhay, Red & White, Mahlaing Shwephalar ) Properties Values / Limits Foreign Matter Max. 1% Weevilled Max. 3.0% Broken Max. 2.0% Damage Max. 3% Foriegn beans Max. 0.5% Common Packing For Container Shipment Products Packing Container Pigeon peas 25KG / 50 Kg PP Bags Loaded in 20' FCL or 40' FCL

Description Specifications: QUALITY: HPS QUALITY MOISTRUE: 16.5%MAX IMPERFECT: 3%MAX IMPURITY: 0.5%MAX SIZE: 200-220,220-240P/100G PACKAGE: PACKING IN 25KGS/50KGS/50LB/100LB PP BAGS, PER 20 FCL LOAD ABOUT 24MTS

QUALITY: HPS QUALITY MOISTRUE: 16.5%MAX IMPURITY: 0.5%MAX IMPERFECT: 3%MAX SIZE: 200-220,220-240P/100G size: 200-220pcs/100g; 200-240pcs/100g; 180-200pcs/100g.

Description Specifications: moisture:16% admixture:1% imperfect:2% size:500-550pcs/100g; 200-220pcs/100g

Specifications: moisture: 16% admixture: 1% imperfect: 2% size:190-210pcs/100g; 200-240pcs/100g

Roasted Gram Without Skin refers to chickpeas (gram) that have been dry-roasted and have had their outer skins removed. Roasted Gram Without Skin is made by dry-roasting chickpeas until they become crunchy. After roasting, the outer skins are typically removed, resulting in a smoother texture. The removal of skins gives Roasted Gram Without Skin a smoother and more uniform texture compared to roasted chickpeas with skins.

Roasted Gram Split is arrived from roasted gram by splitting the gram into half. Dry roasted chana or whole black grams (chickpeas) are typically eaten as a snack in India. The nutritional data proves chana to be an amazing source of protein, fibre, folate, minerals and fatty acids.

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.

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.

It is usually fried in oil before use to release its full flavour, which is similar to that of a combination of mustard and black pepper. It helps in treating diarrhoea and healing wounds. It is rich in antioxidants and works as an anti-diabetic.