Chickpeas also known as Black Chana was first grown in Australia as a commercial crop in Goondiwindi during the early 1970s. It is now an important crop in northern farming systems (NSW and Queensland) and becoming more widely grown in southern (Victoria and South Australia) and western (Western Australia) regions.
Also known as Bengal gram, Black Chana grain is exceptionally high in protein and has a low glycemic index making it an excellent protein for people with Diabetes. Black Chana, are light to dark brown colour. They are in the 6 to 7mm range, with a thick seed coat. Desi Chickpeas produced are split in half to make Chana Dahl, this split form are ground into flour called Besan.
There are two main varieties of chickpeas, kabuli and desi. Small, dark desi chickpeas have a yellow interior. Kabuli are large, and beige-colored throughout, with a thin skin. However, in the market, both are simply designated chickpeas.
Kabuli chana is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated legumes. It is a small, hard, knobby, beige-coloured bean with a diameter of less than a centimetre. It looks kind of like a wrinkled hazelnut. Its nutty and creamy flavour, firm texture and minimal fat make it a versatile ingredient.
Kabuli Chana 9 mm
The varieties of chana or chickpea are separated on the basis the seed size, color and taste. Two of
those varieties, namely Kabuli and Desi, as they are termed in India, are very important in terms of
usage and commercial purposes.
Mature chickpeas can be cooked and eaten cold in salads, cooked in stews, ground into a flour called
gram flour (also known as chickpea flour and besan and used frequently in Indian cuisine), ground
and shaped in balls and fried as falafel, stirred into a batter and baked to make farinata or panelle.
Our company offers chickpeas for sale with the following characteristics:
Moisture: max 16 %
Broken seeds: max 5%
Foreign matter: max 2%
With a flavour and aroma that is likened to that of sweet corn, Chana Dhal is a favorite ingredient in Indian cuisine. Made from chickpeas that have been split in half and polished, this healthy and versatile staple is used in many countries and is particularly suitable for vegetarian curries, dhals and soups.
We have a supply of desi chickpeas from Australian growers as follows:
- We (Standard & Partners Pty Ltd) will be the seller.
- MOQ 5 x 20’ FCL (approx. 25 MT / container). MOQ is not negotiable so don’t ask.
- Indicative price AUD 1,000 / MT for DCT (delivered to container terminal) Sydney/Brisbane, Australia, at seller’s option. NOTE: pricing is refreshed daily.
- Payment terms: 50% prepayment with order by TT, followed by 50% by TT upon delivery of the cargo to the wharf.
- December shipment, and load port to be nominated by the supplier on the 1st November or thereabouts, however it is likely to be Sydney. If Sydney, containers are to be made available ex Maritime Container Services (MCS) Cooks River Terminal, St. Peters, Sydney.
If Brisbane, details to be advised. All shipping costs including local port changes are for buyer’s account, and buyer will need to create all documents as well. If this is not workable, CFR pricing may be possible.
This is basically how it would work:
- Contract signed.
- Then supplier will nominate the load port 1 month before the shipment period (Sydney / Brisbane).
- Based on the load port, buyer will need to provide us with the packing instructions, give us the vessel details, and where to send any shipping samples so they can be tested.
- It is also worth while sending us the booking confirmation so that the supplier can make sure all details are correct.
- Containers will need to be made available 21 days before the shipment departs so that they can be collected (from MCS Cooks River if it is Sydney load port), packed and returned to the wharf in time. Supplier will arrange the collection of the containers, packing of the chickpeas and then the returning to the wharf (the wharf
will be nominated on buyer's freight booking and that is the wharf to which the supplier will deliver).
- All specifications of the chickpeas have to meet Grain Trade Australia specifications for chickpeas.
Product type: chickpeas
Type: desi
Style: dried
Packaging: bulk, 25kg & 50kg bags
Maturity: 97%
Size: 4mm to 6mm
Shelf life: 2 years
Place of origin: australia
Brand name: desi chickpeas
Light brown: fresh
Md bulk p99% / 50kgs / 25kgs, fd bulk p97%
Dawn impex can also pack according to customers demands in order to meet their needs.
Desi chickpeas have relatively small, light brown angular seeds that are used for split pea (dahl) or flour after the hulls are removed. The main markets for this seed type are india and pakistan. India, our main buyer, prefers larger, light-coloured grain. Desi varieties are the most widely grown under dryland production in queensland.
Australian chickpeas exports 18/3/17
Desi (majority) / kabuli (small quantity)
Rare opportunity for beautiful, australian export chickpeas fresh from australian farm silos. Australian sourced chickpeas. Desi and kabuli are the two main chickpea types grown in australia, with desi predominating.
As australian-based agricultural specialists, we can guarantee the while supply chain on orders, buying direct from producers and arranging exports & shipping. A seasoned operator in the pulse industry, we are active supporters of the development of pulse varieties and the advancement of the industry in general.
Quantity; 10-20 x 20foot containers per month
Contract;Spot or contract (price reviewable monthly)
Specs;Desi 7-10mm (20 x 20 foot containers)
Kabuli; 8-10mm (2 x 20 foot containers)
Moq;1 x 20ft container
Inco terms;Cfr (fob may be possible)
Type ;Min 30% 8mm, max 10% below 7mm
Quality ;Grade a direct from farm silos
Packing ;Bulk loose in containers
Bags may be possible but extra cost upon receipt of loi.
Origin;Australia
Price - Desi; $920 usd/mt cfr based on 10/x20fcl
Valid for 3 days (until 20/3/17)
Kabuli; poa
Valid for 3 days (until 20/3/17)
Terms;100% lc at sight (irrevocable, confirmed, transferable lc at loading port from top 50 prime world bank )
Pb;No seller pb
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The Desi type Chick Peas are sound, dry, fresh and light to medium brown in color (a greenish tinge is allowed). Black is excluded as the predominating class.
Sizes 6mm - 9mm, size 6mm & splits & some mixed sizes. The Kabuli type Chick Peas are sound, dry, fresh and cream to light brown in colour. Dark brown to black colour is excluded as the predominating class.
