Chickpeas are legumes of the family, Fabaceae, and they are one of the oldest legumes to be cultivated by, humans. They are large roundish legumes with a bumpy surface. There are two commercial classes of, chickpea: Desi and Kabuli. The desi type has a thick, coloured seed coat and a coloure d flower. The, kabuli type (also known as garbanzo bean) has a thin, white seed coat and a white flower., The Kabuli variety has a thin, white seed coat and it is relatively bigger in size than other variet y. It is, grown in temperate and sub-tropical regions. Kabuli Chickpeas are mainly used in salad bars, soups,, snack food, vegetable mixes, or ground into hummus. It is widely used in Middle Eastern and, Mediterranean cuisines.
Chick Peas cultivating states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan , Maharashtra and
Andhra Pradesh..
Foreign Matter : 2% Max.
Broken/split : 1% Max.
Damage : 1% Max
Purity : 97% Min.
Size. 5 to 7 Mm
WHAT IS CHICKPEA?
What is Chickpea?
The chickpea or chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or 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.
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1. Raw Form: the beige nuts or seeds that come out of the pods
2. Milled into powder form: the nuts are grounded into flour
SOURCE OF CHICKPEA
Chickpea is an important cool-season food legume in Sudan
In 2019, world production of chickpeas was 14 million tonnes, led by India with 70% of the global total, and Turkey as a secondary producer. India is the world leader in chickpea production.
Chickpeas are used to make curries and are one of the most popular vegetarian foods in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the UK. Because of their high protein content, chick peas are increasingly used as animal feed. One hundred grams of mature boiled chickpeas contains 164 calories, 2.6 grams of fat (of which only 0.27 grams is saturated), 7.6 grams of dietary fiber and 8.9 grams of protein.
Chickpeas are one of the most consumed legumes in the world. Two main types of chickpeas include 1) Desi and 2) Kabuli
Kabuli - Kabuli chickpeas have creamy colour, larger in size and smooth coat. Rich in fibre, nutrient and proteins.
Desi - Desi type chickpeas have thick/dark brown colour seed cover.
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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.
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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%
