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We offer our clients with qualitative range of Broken Rice, which is another by-product of rice milling industry. These possess same nutritional content as whole rice and have low economic value as compared to whole rice. We offer these in varied packaging sizes as per the market demands. Our personnel also make sure that these are unadulterated and in accordance with the regulatory norms of the industry.

During the milling process, the white rice grains which are broken by the milling process are classed as broken rice. These broken rice taken out and packed separately as Broken Rice.Our broken rice is best for sweet dishes, infant diets, and for rice flour.

Characteristics

1. 100% Broken rice is used by food industry for making many baby foods, sweet dishes and cereals.
2. It is also used in other food & beverage processing, and flour processing. The rice flour industry is growing in some countries and tends to use the higher quality broken rice.

Sal DOC contains 10-12 per cent protein and about 50 per cent starch and can be used as cattle and poultry feed. Starch could be isolated from Sal Meal and used in various industries. Sal meal also contains 14% tannin consequently not more than 3% for chicks and 10% for laying hens and cattle is used in compound feeds. The detanning of Sal meal will provide tannins for leather industry which are presently imported as well as deoiled sal meal can be incorporated in cattle and poultry feed in large proportions.

The Sal seed has about 12%-14% oil which is extracted. the protein content are low in Sal seed extraction at 9%-10%, but it has good levels of lysine and imthionine in its essential amino acid profile. Sal seed extraction contains 6%-10% trannin and it is grouped amongst starchy feed, as its carbohydrate content is about 70% that contributes to the feed energy.The Sal seed extraction can be beneficially used to decrease the ruminal degradation of other proteins is the compound feed in order to increase their biological value for ruminants and is preferred for use in cow feed.The extraction is low cost material and is abundantly available. it is generally used as livestock feed ingredient for dairy cattle and poultry in India and foreign countries to prepare formulated feed.

A. NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS1. Oil & Albumin ( O +A ) : 9.0% - 10.0% min2. Sand/ Sillica : 2.0% - 2.5% max.3. Fiber : 5.0% min.4. Castor : nil5. Moisture : 10.0% - 11.0% max.6. Ash : 4.5% max.7.- Carbonhidrats : 60.0% - 70.0% max.

B. NUTRIENTS1. Dry Matter : 90.0%2. Total Crude Protein CP : 9.0% - 10.0% min.3. Digestible Crude Protein DCP : ------4. Total Digestible Nutrient TDN : 41.0%

C. ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDSa) Lys : 0.42%b) Met : 0.11%c) Cyst : 0.1%d) Thr : 0.32%e)Tryip :----------

1. Ca : 0.1%2. p : 0.2%

D. METABOLISABLE ENERGY1. cattle : 1483 k/cal2. poultry : 1808 k/cal

E. CALLARIFIC VALUE3000 to 3500 k/cal

Cassia Tora meal is 100% Natural, Organic, Non GMO product for manufacturing for Cattle feeds, Animal feeds, Aqua Feeds, Horse feeds, Poultry Feeds Etc.It is Worldwide approved product.Cassia Tora meal is a by-product formed during processing of Cassia Tora seeds into Cassia Tora Splits.The extracted Cassia Tora meal is further processed by toasting at a high temperature to remove Trypsin Inhibitor, thus improving its nutritive value.

Cassia Tora Meal is rich in proteins and carbohydrates, and is a 100 percent natural agricultural product without the addition of any chemicals or preservatives. Processed Cassia Tora meal can be used either in conjunction with other feed stuffs or by itself, as it is a complete nutritional feed

Groundnut is an oilseed derived from the fruit of the groundnut plant. It is referred to as a nut in general terms but it is not a nut exactly in actual terms, it is a seed rather and is also known by the name of peanut. The groundnut plant is an annual plant herb that comes from the pea family of Fabaceae. The plant has feather type leaves; yellow flowers and grows a legume shaped fruit that has 2 to 3 seeds which develops inside the earth. Also, oil is obtained from the groundnut seeds that is an excellent source of vitamin E, various fatty acids and carbohydrates and is largely used as a cooking medium, lighting fuel and food constituent.

Peanut is one of the major oilseed of India grown mainly in Western and southern part of the country. Its production depends heavily on weather conditions and prices of other competing crops. Peanut is also referred as Groundnut. India is the one of the largest producer and exporter of peanut besides China, Argentina, U.S., Vietnam. Peanut is mainly sown during May-June and the meal is normally available for export by mid-November. The seeds are crushed to obtain oil and oilcake which is further solvent extracted to obtain its meal.

• Crop: Peanut crop is generally harvested during Sep-Oct period in India.
• Producers: Besides India, China, Argentina, US and Vietnam are other major producers of peanut in world.
• Uses: Peanuts are used for direct consumption while oil is used in cooking. Meal is used in animal feed.
• Exports: India's major export is of peanuts and peanut meal.
• Importers: Far East Asia, Gulf and EU are the major buyers for peanut kernels while China, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam are major importers of peanut meal.

• Peanut prices mainly depends upon the production, export demand and prices of other oilseeds and edible oils. Peanut meal prices mainly move in conjuction with rapeseed meal and soybean meal.

Production of groundnut in India

India has been producing groundnut since it has been introduced in Asia in the 16th century. The weather in the Indian subcontinent suited well to the crop and India transformed into an important contributor to the world production. The country ranks 2nd in the world groundnut production scenario with an annual groundnut seed production of 5.9 million tons and annual groundnut oil production of 1.5 million tons in 2005. Also, India has the maximum area covered under groundnut cultivation. The major states in India that are indulged in the production of this crop along with their production figures are

• Gujarat (2.5 million tons)
• Tamil Nadu (1 million tons)
• Andhra Pradesh (1 million tons)
• Karnataka (0.5 million tons)
• Maharashtra (0.5 million tons)
• Madhya Pradesh
• Orissa
• Rajasthan

The Indian production and area covered is largely concentrated in the above-mentioned states. Today, groundnut has a share of approximately 25% in the total Indian oilseed production. But this share is constantly reducing since India got independent, as it was around 70% in 1950s.

Uses

Peanuts are found in a wide range of grocery products.

Edible peanuts account for two-thirds of the total peanut use in the United States. Popular confections include salted peanuts, peanut butter (sandwiches, candy bars, and cups), peanut brittle, and shelled nuts (plain/roasted). Salted peanuts are usually roasted in oil and packed in retail size, plastic bags or hermetically sealed cans. Dry roasted, salted peanuts are also marketed in significant quantities. Peanuts are often a major ingredient in mixed nuts because of their inexpensiveness compared to Brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, and so on. The primary use of peanut butter is in the home, but large quantities are also used in the commercial manufacture of sandwiches, candy, and bakery products. Boiled peanuts are a preparation of raw, unshelled green peanuts boiled in brine and typically eaten as a snack in the southern United States where most peanuts are grown. More recently, peanuts can be fried, where they can be eaten both shell and nut. Also peanuts are used in cosmetics, nitroglycerin, plastics, dyes and paints (See George Washington Carver).[9]

Major trading centers of groundnut

The major trading centers of groundnut and derivatives in India are

• Rajkot (Gujarat)
• Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
• Gondal (Gujarat)
• Junagarh (Gujarat)
• Mumbai (Maharashtra)
• Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
• Delhi
• Adoni (Andhra Pradesh)

Also, groundnut is traded in Indian commodity exchanges namely, National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange ltd, National Multi Commodity Exchange of India ltd, Multi Commodity Exchange of India ltd, The Rajkot Seeds oil & Bullion Merchants` Association Ltd and The Bombay Commodity Exchange ltd.

Though India has more area under groundnut cultivation than China, the production is less as yields are low because the crop is mostly grown under rain fed conditions

During the split manufacturing process of Guar, husk and germ are obtained. Both this are used as a valuable cattle feed as they are quite rich in protein. In international market these are popularly known as "Guar Meal" and are sold worldwide. Guar Meals have contents of "Oil & Albuminoids" (O & A) which are about 50% in germ whereas it is about 25% in husks.

Guar Meal is a by-product after processing the Guar Seed. The extracted guar meal is further processed by toasting at a high temperature to remove Trypsin Inhibitor, thus enhancing its nutritive value. Guar Meal typically comes in 2 forms: (a)Commonly known as Guar Meal Churi, which is in powder formand (b) Guar Meal Korma in granular form.Guar Meal Korma is widely used as replacement to soya meal.

Uses:

Guar meal is a highest protein containing animal feed in its group. It is having up to 50% of protein with a high digesting content, which improves digesting system of cows or buffaloes. As it is very high in protein it gives extra fat in its milk and also increases the quantity of milk. The by product of Guar Gum industry consisting of the guar germ material is called guar meal 50%. The Guar meal 50 after gum Extraction is a potential source of protein and contains about 50% crude protein which is two times more than the level of protein in guar seed. The protein content in guar meal 50% is well comparable with Corn Gluten Meal.

Grades:

1. Guar Korma
2. Guar Churi
3. Typical Analysis For Amino Acid In C50 %
   1. Lysine 2.56% Methionine 2.96%
   2. Methio + Cystine 1.00% Glycine 5.85%
   3. Arginine 9.96% Glycine 5.85%
   4. Glysine + Serine 2.56% Histidine 3.75%
   5. Isoleucine 26.85% Leucine 2.40%
   6. Phenylalanine 3.47% Valine 2.54%
   7. Aspartic Acid 4.55% Glutamic Acid 9.24%
   8. Proline 13.01% Alanine 1.60%
   9. Tyrosine 6.13% Trytophan 0.52%

   Packaging Size

   50KG HDPE BAG OF 400 BAGS PER 20FT FCL (20 METRIC TONS)

Rape Seeds

Natural rapeseed oil contains erucic acid, which is mildly toxic to humans in large doses but is used as a food additive in smaller doses. Canola, originally a syncopated form of the abbreviation "Can.O., L-A." (Canadian Oilseed, Low-Acid) that was used by the Manitoba government to label the seed during its experimental stages, is now a trade name for low erucic acid rapeseed. Sometimes the "Canola-quality" sticky note is applied to other varieties as well.

Rap Seed

Rapeseed (Brassica napus), also known as rape, oilseed rape, rapa, rapaseed and (in the case of one particular group of cultivars) canola.Mustard seeds are yellowish colored, small seeds that are used as a spice in many countries. These seeds are obtained from bush like mustard plant that belongs to the genus Brassica that also include vegetables like cabbage and turnips.Rapeseed belongs to the plant of the same genus and also known as canola in many countries. In old English, rapum is a name of the present day turnip and the name rapeseed is derived from rapum only.Mustard seed and rapeseed have great importance in many countries as spices. But, these seeds have important by-products too. Rapeseeds and mustard seeds are sources of rapeseed/mustard seed oil and oilcake. Yellow colored oil is obtained by extraction process of the crushed rape/mustard seeds. In the market, rape oil is not distinguished from mustard oil as both of these come from the same species and possess same properties.Rapeseed production in India is forecast to rise to 7.0 Mt for 2010-2011, assuming a normal monsoon season. Trade in the rapeseed complex will be limited to importing small volumes of seed and oil with exports of rapeseed meal expected to be unchanged at 0.75 Mt.

Cultivation

INDIA--Mustard/Rapeseed cultivation is done widely throughout the world. It is basically a winter crop and it requires a temperate climate to prosper. The planting season or the sowing period in India is during the Rabi season i.e. October to November. The crop starts flowering in the months of November, December, January and February. The harvesting period is from February to March. It needs a right proportion of rainfall that is provided by the monsoon during the sowing seasons of the crop. The rapeseed/mustard crop is actually acts as a very good cover of soil in winters.

Climatic conditions, especially progress of South-West monsoon is a major variable shaping the fortunes of mustard seed. Price of other domestic and global oil seeds would also have significant bearing on mustard seed prices. Major trading centres in mustard seed in the country are Jaipur, Hapur, Sriganganagar, Alwar in Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkatta

Rapeseed is grown for the production of animal feed, vegetable oil for human consumption, and biodiesel; leading producers include the European Union, Canada, the United States, Australia, China and India. In India, it is grown on 13% of cropped land. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, rapeseed was the third leading source of vegetable oil in the world in 2000, after soybean and oil palm, and also the world's second leading source of protein meal, although only one-fifth of the production of the leading soybean meal. World production is growing rapidly, with FAO reporting that 36 million tones of rapeseed was produced in the 2003-4 season, and 46 million tones in 2004-5. In Europe, rapeseed is primarily cultivated for animal feed (due to its very high lipid and medium protein content), and is a leading option for Europeans to avoid importation of GMO products.

The rapeseed is the valuable, harvested component of the crop. The crop is also grown as a winter-cover crop. It provides good coverage of the soil in winter, and limits nitrogen run-off. The plant is ploughed back in the soil or used as bedding. On some ecological or organic operations, livestock such as sheep or cattle are allowed to graze on the plants.

Uses

Processing of rapeseed for oil production provides rapeseed animal meal as a by-product. The by-product is a high-protein animal feed, competitive with soya. The feed is mostly employed for cattle feeding, but also for pigs and chickens (though less valuable for these). The meal has a very low content of the glucosinolates responsible for metabolism disruption in cattle and pigs. Rapeseed "oil cake" is also used as a fertilizer in China, and may be used for ornamentals, such as Bonsai, as well.

WORLD PRODUCTION-

For 2010-2011, world production of canola/rapeseed is forecast to decrease slightly due to lower output in Canada, China and the European Union (EU-27), as per AAFC (Agriculture and Agri food Canada) recent report for Canola. In Canada, supplies of canola are forecast to decrease while domestic processors embark on a record setting crush pace as expanded capacity comes on stream. Canadian exports of canola are forecast to decline by almost 16% this crop year as tight domestic supplies limit the industry's ability to capitalize on strong world demand. Canola prices are forecast to average about 10% above 2009-2010, supported by higher United States (US) soybean and soyoil prices, strong Chinese demand for vegetable oils, and strong demand for biofuels in the EU-27.

Soy LecithinComposition

Soy lecithin consists of three types of phospholipids; phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) and phosphotidylinositol (PI). It is extracted from soybean oil and is generally used as a natural emulsifier or stabilizer in various food applications.

Processing

Lecithin is a combination of naturally-occurring phospholipids, which are extracted during the processing of soybean oil. The soybeans are tempered by keeping them at a consistent temperature and moisture level for approximately seven to 10 days. This process hydrates the soybeans and loosens the hull. The soybeans are then cleaned and cracked into small pieces and the hulls are separated from the cracked beans. Next, the soybean pieces are heated and pressed into flakes. Soybean oil is extracted from the flakes through a distillation process and lecithin is separated from the oil by the addition of water and centrifugation or steam precipitation1

Functional Benefits

Normaly Lecithin used as an Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersing Agent, Stabilizing Agent, Viscosity Reducing Agent, Anti-spattering Agent, Mixing and Blending Agent, Release Agent, Conditioning, Lipotropic, Surface Active Agent & as an Emollient & Anti-Oxidant as well.Lecithin also has some important Nutraceutical properties like it Decrease level of cholesterol and harmful lipids, Supplies polyunsaturated fatty acids, Provides Phosphatidyl Choline; an Essential Phosphalipids, Protection against fatty degeneration of the Liver / brain, Improves memory function, Promoted ability to concentrate, Controls Lipometabolic Disorders.

Applications

1. Poultry Feed
2. Pig Feed
3. Cattle Feed
4. Sheep
5. Ruminants
6. Shrimp Feed
7. Fish Feed
8. Pet Foods

Functionalities

• It Enriches fat and Proteins.
• It improves palletization of products.

Soya Lecithin Oil (Poultry Feed Grade)

Lecithin is successfully used in the poultry feed in the United States and European countries. Inspired by this our R & D has introduced a new products poultry feed grade lecithin oil. Our product prestige soya lecithin - poultry feed grade lecithin oil has been introduced after a continued and vigorous research work by our technical department. And within a short span of time it has established repute in the market and we are regularly supplying to major giants of the industry.

Main advantages of using poultry/aqua feed grade soya lecithin oil export quality-

1. It ensures excellent digestibility of fat and energy because it acts as a natural emulsifier
2. It improves the digestibility of the other nutrients in the feed and promotes the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins
3. It has been specially developed for use in energy-rich feed mixtures for poultry
4. It is natural performance enhancement
5. Greater vitality
6. Support for the immune system
7. Efficient metabolism
8. Optimal supplies of choline and energy
9. Excellent binding of dust
10. It acts as energy supplies, energy concentrates, fat & protein enrichment
11. It helps as a physiological agent and aids in palletizing

We offer De Oiled Rice Bran, which is procured from the reliable vendors of the market. The product offered by us is highly demanded in the market worldwide for its purity and freshness. Our vendors obtain this De Oiled Rice Brans by milling organically cultivated high quality parboiled rice. The entire process is supervised by their expert cultivators to make sure the crops are free from any pest attack. Further, we properly oversee the entire procurement process to ensure the obtained range is free from any kind of adulteration.

DORB is widely used in the manufacture of :

1. Cattle feed
2. Poultry feed
3. Fish feed
4. As fuel for boilers, and power plants
5. Used for manufacturing sodium silicate, silica gel, insulation bricks etc (using fully burnt white ash of husk).

• Multi wall paper bags/ plastic bags: 50 LBS/ 25 KGS / 25 LBS / 15 KGS / and smaller.
• VACUUM PACKED poly bags: 25 LBS / 5 LBS / and smaller.

Organic Soyabean

A common misconception is that organic food costs more. Generally you will pay a little more money for your organic food, but the benefits of organic food in the longer term are significant and outweigh the immediate costs.

Maize is an annual cereal crop, belonging to the grass family of 'Gramineae'. It composes of kernels having long ears. These kernels are used in the form of grains as food for both humans and animals and also as a source of oil. Maize is also known by the name of 'corn' in many countries. Maize or corn is a rich source of carbohydrates, Vitamin B, proteins and minerals. Most of commercial maize grows at a maximum height of 2.5 ft. In India, maize is also known as 'bhutta' in Hindi.

Maize is a type of cereal grain. In countries like United states, Australia and Canada, it is known as corn. It has a nutritional value for both animals and humans. The word maize means “ one that sustains life”. Hybrid maize is one the variety of maize which generally have a high  yield level and that is why it is most favored by the farmers. Another varieties of  Maize are Sweet corn, Dent corn, Flint corn, Popcorn, Flour corn, Sweet corn and Pod corn.

Uses of Maize

Maize has a wide variety of uses that ranges from both human to industrial. Maize is used as a livestock, forage or silage for animals. Humans eat maize or corn in the form of popcorn, porridge, beverage, etc. In terms of industrial usage, the grains of the maize are used in the transformation of plastics and fabrics. Ethanol, produced from maize, is being used as an additive in gas to prevent pollution levels and reduce the use of petroleum.

Health Benefits of Maize

Maize is a rich source of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, dietary fibers, etc. The presence of thiamin in maize helps in keeping the memory power intact, thereby preventing the dreaded "Alzheimer's" disease. Folate, a good source of Vitamin B helps in preventing birth defects and also helps in lowering the level of Homocysteine that has the potential of damaging the blood vessels. Consumption of corn also prevents the occurrence of lung cancer as it is rich in beta-cryptoxanthin, an orange-red carotenoid found in corn in large proportion.

Production of maize in India

India’s produces around 10-14 million tons of maize annually. This contributes to about 2% of the total world production. Maize in India is generally produced as ‘kharif’ crop, which means that it is usually produced in the summers. Most of the corn produced in India mainly comes from the southern Corn Belt states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Earlier in 50’s and 60’s, the maize production was improved through crop management techniques and increasing the area under cultivation. Now it is being improved through improvement in yield levels. The Indian states in which maize is produced are: -

Main Maize producing states in India

Karnataka, AP, Bihar, MP. UP and Rajasthan are the main maize producing areas. It is also produced in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, HP, Jammu Kashmir, and Orissa. Punjab, West Bengal etc. Expiry rate of maize is fixed according to Nizamabad mandi. Apart from Nizamabad, Karimnagar in AP is also a delivery centre. In Maharashtra, Jalna and Jalgaon are the delivery centres while in Karnataka, Davengere is a delivery centre. Nimbaheda in Rajasthan, Ratlam in MP and Bahraich in UP are the delivery centres which are approved by the NCDEX.

Indian maize market

Maize as a crop needs a vast variety of environments for production. India as big and an agriculture-oriented country provide all the basic requirements for it. India produces around 10 million ton of maize. Karnataka is the leading producer of maize in India as it falls under the corn belt of India and produces around 15% of India’s total produce. In India, the area on which maize is cultivated is 7 million hectares in 2004. India consumes almost all the maize that it produces. About 50% of the total Indian produce is consumed as poultry feed and about 8% is consumed by the starch industry. Indian maize exports fluctuates around 5 lakh tons annually. Mostly the southwestern countries import maize from India.

In another words, India can be considered as maize importing country. Government fixes the quantity of maize to be imported each year and the imports are to be done on 15%.

We present high quality Acid Oil which is formulated with the use of latest technology and machines. This Acid Oil is free from any type of impurities as we use only best quality raw materials in the production process. Our Acid Oil is properly tested under strict industry norms and is provided at market leading prices. It is a bi product of Soya Oil and is used in making of soaps and detergents. It is made from soap stock of soya oil. Once the sulphuric treatment is done on soap stock we get acid oil. It is widely used in oil soaps and detergents etc.

Soybean oil is the derivative of soybean. On crushing mature beans, 18% oil and 78-80% meal is obtained. While the oil is mainly used for human consumption, meal serves as the main source of protein in animal feeds. India is the World's largest importer of edible oils in the World. Of the total 5.0-5.5 million tons of vegetable oils imported, 1.3-1.5 million tons is soybean oil, imported mostly form Argentina, and followed by Brazil and US. In addition to imports, domestic production of around 0.7-0.8 million tons takes the annual soybean oil consumption of the country to 2.0-2.2 million tons, with a market value of Rs 8000 crore. Crude and Refined soybean oils are permitted to be imported into India at an import duty of 45% and 50.4% respectively. Imports of soybean oil into India have been on a continuous rise since the past 6-7 years. It has witnessed a sharp rise from a mere 84, 000 tons during 1996-97 to 1.54 million tons during 2001-02.

Sunflower seed is one of the most important oilseed grown in the world. EU-27, Russia, Ukraine, Argentina & India are the major producers of sunflower seeds. Ukraine's sunflower production for year 2009 was estimated at 6.5 million tonnes whereas for Russia it was 6.4 million tonnes and for Argentina it was estimated at 2.3 mmt. EU-27 sunflower seed production was 7.1 million tonnes in 2008-09 whereas Indian 2006-07 production was around 1.6 million tons. Sunflower seed contributes more than 20% of EU-27 oilseeds production and is the biggest oilseed crop after rapeseed.

Rapeseed meal

Rapeseed meal (Canola Meal)is used basically in animal feed due to its protein content of 36-38%.

Producers:China, India, Canada, European Union-27 and Japan are the other major producers of rapeseed - canola meal.

Exporters:Canada is the world's largest exporter having market share of around 50% in world trade followed by India and China.

Major Markets:United States is the biggest importer of Canadian canola meal. Mexico, Ireland, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, China and Vietnam are the other buyers for Canadian meal. Bangladesh, South Korea, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are the main buyers for Indian rapeseed meal.

Futures:Rapeseed or Canola meal is not traded on any exchange in world. Traders and Exporters looking to hedge their risks have to use canola and rapeseed futures.

European Union: E.U. is the biggest consumer of rapeseed meal in world. The EU-27 is already using considerable amounts of rapeseed meal in animal feed, however, there is still room for further expansion. The extent to which rapeseed meal can replace soybean meal and other protein sources in animal feed depends on the animal species and production stage. The potential share of rapeseed meal is highest in dairy cattle feed and lowest in feed for calves and laying hens. The popularity of rapeseed meal for animal feed varies among EU Member State. Its use is most pronounced in MS that have a long rapeseed crushing history and a high dairy production. For years the oilseeds industry in these MS has been engaged in educational campaigns that promote the benefits of rapeseed meal in animal production. In these countries the potential to further expand the rapeseed meal share in feed rations is somewhat limited. Countries that fall in this category include Germany, France, the Benelux, and the UK. In other MS, namely in the South-Eastern part of the EU, farmers reservation about this ingredient are only slowly diminishing and rapeseed meal use is gradually increasing. It may take a couple of years until these countries reach levels comparable to those of more traditional users. In Poland the Association of Feed Producers, the Federation of Cattle Breeders and Milk Producers, and the Association of Swine Breeders and Producers 'POLSUS " have announced a campaign to build awareness of the value of rapeseed meal and cake under the banner "Rapeseed meal - a valuable source of protein and energy.

Sunflower meal is obtained by crushing its seeds for oil and oilcake which is further sent for extraction to obtain remaining oil and its meal. Sunflower seed is popular as bird seeds. But with the growth in consumption of sunflower oil, it is mainly crushed for obtaining edible oil so the production of meal too is good enough to create local and some international demand. Sunflower meal is widely used as protein material for animal feed. Meal contains about 30% crude protein with 30% fibre. It is superior to most vegetable proteins in digestibility.

Sunflower seed extractions are widely used as protein material for animal feed. Indian sunflower seed extractions contain about 30% crude protein with 30% fibre. Although sunflower protein is low in lysine, methionime & cystine levels are favourable to meet poultry feed requirements. It is superior to most vegetable proteins in digestibility. Recent development of various enzyme preparations, which can act upon fibre in sunflower meal, making it more digestible, can result in an economical substitute for various protein sources. Thus it can be used at higher levels in the poultry feed.

SUNFLOWER MEAL PROTEIN 28% MIN. MOISTURE 10% MAX. FIBER 30% MAX. S & S 2.5% MAX.

Sunflower Seed, Meal & Oil World Market

The estimated sunflower seed export for 2009-10 from Argentina was 55000 tonnes while for sunflower meal it stood at 600000 tons and for sunflower oil at 800000 tons. There is export tax of 32% on export of seed from Argentina while it is 30% for sunflower oil and meal.

Russian exports for 2009-10 for sunflower meal is estimated at 900000 tons while for oil it is 600000 tons and for seed 50000 tons. Kazakhstan is the major buyer for Russian sunflower seeds while Italy, Turkey, Spain, Latvia, Cyprus, Egypt and Morocco are major importers of its meal. Turkey, Kazakhstan, Egypt & India are the major buyers of sunflower oil of Russia. The export duty on sunflowerseeds is 20 percent of customs value, but not less than 30 Euros per metric ton while export meal & oil is duty free.

Sunflower seed exports of Ukraine are estimated at 400, 000 tons in the 2009/2010 while oil export is estimated at 2.1 million tons and meal export at 1.75 million tonnes. India, Turkey, Egypt, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Algeria, Iran, Spain & Italy are major importers of Ukraine's sunflower oil. For sunflower seed, EU countries (France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Germany), Pakistan, Turkey & Georgia are the major destination. Ukrainian sunflower meal is mainly exported to Poland, Belarus, Latvia, Israel, Turkey, Morocco, France, Lithuania, Italy and United Kingdom. Export duty for sunflower seed have decreased to 12% as of January 1, 2010 and in next two years it shall get reduced to 10%.

Major destinaions for Indian sunflower seeds are Pakistan, U.K, China, Netherlands, Philippines & Poland. The export of Indian Sunflower meal is very limited as compared soybean meal and rapeseed meal with Thailand being the major buyer. India imports sunflower oil mainly from Ukraine, Russia and Argentina. Indian import for 2009-10 is estimated at 600000 tons.

MAIZE GLUTON MEAL

Corn Gluten Meal is prepared by recentrifugation, filtering and drying of gluten slurry obtained in starch gluten separation in the mill.

It has a high protein, high nutrient density, high energy ingredient consisting of insoluble protein in combination with minimal quantity of starch and fiber fractions. This high protein concentrate is commonly provided at minimum 62% protein. It is highly digestible, contains ME 4131 K Cal/Kg. on D.B. for chicks and rich source of available Carotene 49-72 mg/Kg. and Xanthophyll 244-550 mg/Kg.

Use in Poultry Feed :

Feeding requirement of Poultry are characterized by great variability in needs according to class of birds being fed. (Chickens, Broiler, Laying hens etc.) Pigments to produce desired colour of skin and egg yolk is another special feature of poultry feeds. Feed stuff from corn wet milling have an important place in fulfilling these requirements. Most heavily used feed stuff is CGM. It is high in nutrient density and energy value, a good source of Vitamins and Minerals, high in methionine and efficient source of Xanthophylls, which are valued for their skin and yoke pigmentation.

Maize Starch

Diverse uses of starch make it a very versatile product. Maize or Corn Starch is a typical cereal starch with distinctly low protein and ash contents. Its carbohydrate content of high purity makes it of use in several industries.Starch occurs in nature in many ways. Maize contains about 66% of starch which can be separated from other ingredients by various processes such as steeping, grinding, purifying and drying. The physico-chemical and functional properties of starch exhibit a wide variation with slight change in the production parameters. One of the important properties is of the viscosity of starch slurry. Normally, starch has near neutral PH. With an increase in the PH, viscosity of starch tends to show an increase, thus making it possible to have diverse uses. This is commonly known as High Viscosity Starch and is used in the textile industry for sizing.

Rice Bran is a by-product produced from milling. Rice Bran was once thrown away after the milling process because its health benefits hadnt yet been discovered. But now rice bran enjoys multitudes of scientific studies that clearly demonstrate its many health-benefiting components.

One of the most well known benefits of rice bran is that its high in dietary fibers. This makes it a very wise choice for those of you looking for gentle elimination solutions. By promoting bowel regularity, you significantly increase your bodys ability to process the foods that you consume. This also helps to prevent toxins from leaking into your system. You can also get excited for the antioxidant properties found within bran. These help to fight off toxins that we are regularly subjected to.

CHARACTERISTICS SOYAPRO FFT-40-Fis made from clean, sound, healthy soyabeans by the process of cracking, flaking, grinding & dry extrusion. The coarser free particles are separated by air classification to get a free flowing light yellow powder of high quality.

APPLICATION SOYAPRO FFT-40-Fcan be used in poultry, pig ruminant, aqua feed but the most common use is in poultry feed. Table given below details the usage and advantages.

NUTRITION SOYAPRO FFT-40-Fis a high protein, high fat product rich in poly unsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, lecithin, fibre, minerals & vitamins. It provides all essential amino acids. The special process of dry extrusion releases the oil from spherosomes in seeds and makes it available to animals or birds. Fat present in SOYAPRO FFT-40-F contains more than 50% poly unsaturated fatty acids which are easily converted into harmones, enzyme cells, and cell membranes. Vit-E meets the daily requirement & extends oxidative stability. Lecithin provides essential phospholipids like choline which is necessary for normal functioning of brain and nervous system. The balanced composition of proteins, fats, and minerals leads to better feed conversion ratio resulting in better weight gain in shorter time, lower mortality, improves fertility and immunity.

Analytical Data

1. Total Ash 6.5% Max Is: 10038-1981
2. S/Silica 1% Max Sp : 18(Part-Vi) 1982
3. Fat 1.2% Max Is:10038-1981
4. Crude Fibre 5% Max Is: 10038-1981
5. Protein 48% Min 50% Max Is: 10038-1981
6. Urease Activity Max 0.2mgn/G/Min At 30C Sp :18(Part-Vi) 1982

Physicochemical Analysis

1. Moisture 10% Max Is : 548(Part-I)1964

Application

METHOD OF USE SOYAPRO FFT-40-F can be added dry to premix of feed which is either palletised or used as powder material for compound feed. PACKAGING AND STORAGE International

Packing

SOYAPRO FFT-40-F is packed in 70 Kg HDPE poly laminated bags / Polylined Jute bags.Store in cool dry & infestation free conditions. Domestic

SOYAPRO FFT-40-F is packed in 70 Kg. Polylined Jute bags. Store in cool dry & infestation free

Defatted Soy Flakes / Soy Grits MPDI is Golden Yellow coloured flakes obtained from Indian NON GMO clean, healthy golden yellow soyabean seeds by the process of dehulling, flaking, extracting, desolventizing and toasting.

Defatted Soya Flakes / Grits MPDI is a high protein, low in fat product, maintains the balance of Essential amino acid in the body which is required for the development of muscle, connective tissue & enzymes and are the simplest form of soya protein. The protein content of the flakes is approximately 50% much higher than the other grains. The soya flour contains high quality protein which is an excellent source of iron, calcium B-vitamins. The only nutritive functional protein which is fully fat proof. Nutritional soya flour is an excellent compliment to lysine limited cereal protein with other essential minerals, vitamins and this is indicated by its use in fortification of cereals to form composite flours, as a replacement for non fat milk, solids in bakery products all purpose food blends. .By heating soybeans with varying degrees of heat the antineutrients are inactivated achieving full release of nutrients. There is no evidence that soy protein or soya products possess any allergic property as present in other proteins.

Application

Used in manufacturing of Soya Sauce, Soya Nuggets, Soya Granules, Processed Food Stuffs, Baked Goods & Imparts functional characteristics like emulsification, thickening, dispersibility & water binding. Readily Wettable.

Packing & Storage

50 Kg / 500 Kg / 20MT Bulk HDPE. bags

Storage & Shelf Life

1 Year if stored in clean, dry, infestation free area in unopened bag.

Particle Size

5-15 Mesh.

Soya nuggets/soya chunks/textured Soya Protein is commonly referred to as vegetarian meat. It is prepared from defatted (DOC) Soya flour by the process of extrusion cooking. During the process, the protein in the flour undergoes structural changes and forms a fiber like network. When soaked in water, the textured nuggets absorb the water and develop meat like and chewy characteristics (hence the reference to "vegetarian meat"). They are a rich source of protein. Among the vegetable proteins they contribute a maximum level of 50% protein. As they are free from cholesterol they are also commonly used as meat substitutes. It can be used in meat food such as pork luncheon meat, banger, sausage etc, help to improve the taste, well water -retain, convince, in proving the product's organization; it can be used in quick-freeze food, such as mincemeat, dumpling, steamed stuffed bun etc, help to improve product nutritional structure, water-binding and absorbing fat, with low fat and high protein, fortifying products nourishing ingredient; it also can use in Margie food such as healthy food.

Protein Isolete Hv

Soya protein is a complete high quality protein free from cholesterol and lactose. Soya protein is the protein ingredient of choice in a wide range of foods and supplements for infants, children and adults around the world because of its suitability to human physiological needs.

The protein content is appx.85 to 90% having good compatibility with many types of foods and is therefore more easily used as an ingredient in a variety of good-tasting food products and nutrition supplements. Procon 90 HV offers distinct and high functionality that enables excellent & high viscosity , high gelling and water binding property is various meat application

Specificfunctional properties

Isolates have specified functional proerties that enable them to modify the physical properties of food products. Soy Isolates are characterized by certain functional properties : Solubility, Gelation, Emulsification, Dispersibility, Viscosity, and retort stability.

Functionality is similar to meat and dairy protein. Functional / physical proprties involved are dispersibility, water absorption solubility, viscosity, emulsification and gelation.

Isolates have high water absorption values. It Possess both emulsifying and emulsion stabilizing properties, are excellent binders of fat and water, and are good adhesive agents. In meat products high viscosity procon-902 HV provides strong gel strength through exceptionally high water binding. It is widely used in meat industry due to its moisture and fat binding properties and emulsion stabilizers.

Soya protein Isolate aids on forming a gel which acts as a matrix for holding moisture, fat and solids. This results in textural Properties resembling those of meat proteins, which is especially important for use in comminuted meats.

Physicochemical AnalysisAnalytical Data

• Total Ash 4.5% Max Is: 10038-1981
• Fat 0.5% Max Is:10038-1981
• Crude Fibre 1% Max Is: 10038-1981
• Protein 85 - 90 % On Dry Basis Is: 10038-1981
• Pdi Min. 85 Aocs Ba 10 - 65

Gmo ContentMicrobiologicals

• Total Plate Count Max.10, 000 Cfu/Gm SP:18(PART-1) 1980
• COLIFORM Max.10 Cfu/Gm SP:18(PART-I)-1980
• E.COLI Absent/Cfu/Gm SP:18(PART-I)-1980
• 4 YEAST & MOULDS Max.100 Cfu/Gm SP:18(PART-I)-1980
• SALMONELLA Negative / 25gm SP:18(PART-I)-1980

Application

Widely used in various applications in meat, seafood, poultry and fish processing industry. Used in Variety of applications : viz :- As a substitute for replacement of meat protein, In preparation of meat analogs due to meat like texture, Meat patties, sausages, meat balls, Minced meat applications. Hamburgers etc. Pasted meat products, meat pieces, poultry products, prawns, Coarsely ground meat such as pizza toppings, Mexican fillings etc. In emulsion type sausages, frankfurters and bologna, whole muscle meat cured meat industry. Fish sausage and surmise based restructured fish products

Organic Maize

Diverse uses of starch make it a very versatile product. Maize or Corn Starch is a typical cereal starch with distinctly low protein and ash contents. Its carbohydrate content of high purity makes it of use in several industries.

Starch occurs in nature in many ways. Maize contains about 66% of starch which can be separated from other ingredients by various processes such as steeping, grinding, purifying and drying. The physico-chemical and functional properties of starch exhibit a wide variation with slight change in the production parameters. One of the important properties is of the viscosity of starch slurry. Normally, starch has near neutral PH. With an increase in the PH, viscosity of starch tends to show an increase, thus making it possible to have diverse uses. This is commonly known as High Viscosity Starch and is used in the textile industry for sizing.

Chickpeas are edible legumes belonging to the family of 'Fabaceae' with slightly round & irregular shape, and are slightly longer in size than the normal peas. They are also known by the names of 'garbanzo beans', and have a nut like taste with a high protein content in them. The plants of the chickpeas grow between 20-25 cm and have feathery leaves on both sides of the stem. The scientific name of chickpeas is 'Cicer arietinum', and they are also known as 'chana' in Hindi and several other names like 'Bengal Gram', 'Kadaale Kaalu', 'Sanaga Pappu', 'Shimbra', etc. Chickpeas can grow well only in sub tropical and tropical climates requiring an annual rainfall of more than 400 mm.

Peas are the part of legume family and also known as dried peas. In latin they are called pisum sativum. Yellow and green peas are the two varieties which are widely grown in the world and traded. Peas are highly nutritious and are an excellent source of vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates. Canada is the largest producer and exporter of peas in world market. Canada is estimated to grow around 3 million tons yearly. Though India too stands as one of the top producers of peas, its local demand is so high that it has to import yellow and green peas in large quantities.

India's annual food inflation higher to 11.47 percent for the week ended Aug 28 from 10.86 percent for the week before.

India is likely to produce a record pulses crop of 16.5 million tons in 2010-11 due to improved acerage and adequate rainfall. India is the world's largest consumer of pulses, and higher output will help it reduce imports from around 3 million tons a year. The 4th Advanced Estimates of crop production for Year 2009-10 puts Indian pulses production at 14.59 million tonnes including 7.35 million tonnes for chickpeas.

Prices of pulses in India are expected to come down due to prospect of good local arrival and the import support of 7-8 lakh tonne contracted by the government and the private parties, which will come at all the ports. Indias second-largest producer Maharashtras summer pulses harvest is likely to jump 65%, which contributes a fifth of Indias total production. As on Sept. 2 area under kharif pulses stood at 10.95 million hectares, compared to 9.02 million hectares a year ago.

Canada, United States, France & Australia are the major exporters of peas in world. India is the largest importer of peas in international market. Spain, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Pakistan, South America are the other major importers of yellow and green peas.

Canadian Peas Export Market:

Canadian pea exports are comprised of edible pea and feed pea exports. Canada exports mainly edible pea variety to Asian market while Spain import feed pea variety in huge quantity. The most important import region for Canadian edible peas is Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & China. Feed pea exports almost exclusively go to Europe with Spain being the single most important feed pea customer.

According to FAO data, Canadas share of the world pea exports amounted to 46.7 percent of total exports in 2003. Canadas major direct competitors into the export markets are France, Australia and the U.S.A. France primarily competes with Canada in the European feed and edible pea markets, and in the Indian edible pea market. Australia is a competitor into the Indian Subcontinent not just with its pea but desi chickpeas too. Australian new crop peas start entering the market in December European pea crop enters the markets in late July/ August.

The U.S.A. is primarily a competitor in the South American markets. The U.S. competition is especially tough in green peas because the U.S. have better colour and overall quality than Canadian peas. North Dakota is the major dry edible peas growing state in U.S. followed by Montana. Idaho, Oregon and Washington are the other peas producing states in U.S.

The prices of peas mainly depends upon the world production mainly in North Amercia, world demand of which Asian demand has higher significance and chickpeas prices with which it competes in lower range pulses segment.

Types of Chickpeas

Chickpeas come in two basic varieties. These are:

• Desi Chickpeas: These are split peas and are relatively smaller in size with dark, small seeds and a rough coat. Desi peas are also known as 'Bengal gram' or 'kala chana'. They are mostly cultivated in India, Mexico, Ethiopia and Iran. Desi chickpeas have a remarkably high fiber content and are thus suitable for people suffering from diabetes
• Kabuli Chickpeas: These chickpeas are light, almost whitish cream in color, with larger seeds and a smoother coat as compared to the desi chickpeas. Introduced in India during the 18th century, the kabuli chickpeas are mainly grown in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Chile and Afghanistan.

Quality specification for treding

Desi Chana The material should be free of Mathara and Khesari and live infestation Foreign Matter (Other than Varietal admixture) 1% basis Green (Cotyledon colour), Immature, Shrunken, Shriveled Seeds 3% basis Brokens, Splits; 2% basis Damaged and Weeviled 3% basis (Weeviled 2% max) Moisture 10% basis Varietal admixture 3% Max.

Kantawalla Chana The material should be free of Mathara and Khesari and live infestation Foreign Matter (Other than Varietal admixture) 1% basis Green (Cotyledon colour), Immature, Shrunken, Shriveled Seeds 3% basis Broken, Splits 3% basis Damaged and Weeviled 3% basis (Weeviled max 2%) Moisture 10% basis Varietal admixture 3% Max.

Types of Chickpeas

Chickpeas come in two basic varieties. These are:

• Desi Chickpeas: These are split peas and are relatively smaller in size with dark, small seeds and a rough coat. Desi peas are also known as 'Bengal gram' or 'kala chana'. They are mostly cultivated in India, Mexico, Ethiopia and Iran. Desi chickpeas have a remarkably high fiber content and are thus suitable for people suffering from diabetes
• Kabuli Chickpeas: These chickpeas are light, almost whitish cream in color, with larger seeds and a smoother coat as compared to the desi chickpeas. Introduced in India during the 18th century, the kabuli chickpeas are mainly grown in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Chile and Afghanistan.

Quality specification for treding

Desi Chana The material should be free of Mathara and Khesari and live infestation Foreign Matter (Other than Varietal admixture) 1% basis Green (Cotyledon colour), Immature, Shrunken, Shriveled Seeds 3% basis Brokens, Splits; 2% basis Damaged and Weeviled 3% basis (Weeviled 2% max) Moisture 10% basis Varietal admixture 3% Max .

Indian scenario

Chana or Chickpea is a major pulse crop in the Indian subcontinent and several other countries. Known for rich protein content, chana is used as an edible seed as well as making flour. Chana is broadly divided into two categories Kabuli and Desi-- according to the colour, seed size and taste.

India is the leading producer and consumer of chana in the world. The Indian production is estimated to be between 4-7 million tons per year. Normally chana accounts for around 40 percent of Indias total pulses crop production of 12-15 million tons. Major producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

A fragmented market with a very long value chain is the main characteristics of the present chana market scenario in the country. Commission agents, brokers, wholesalers, flourmills and retail outlets are the key players in the market.

Chana can withstand moisture stress to a certain extent. However, the production highly fluctuates between years, depending on the rains received and the moisture availability in the soil.

The sentiments of traders play a significant role currently, as a consequence of the lack of free-flow of information. There is also high substitutability between pulses in India among the consumers. So the price of other major pulses like tur, yellow peas, green peas etc also influence the prices of chana.

Besides output and demand, other key parameters shaping chana prices include carry over stocks, imports and the extent of substitution with other pulses.

Major Trading Centers

• Indore, Bhopal, Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh.
• Jalgaon, Latur, Mumbai, Akola in Maharashtra.
• Jaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Jodhpur, Sriganaganagar, Hanumangarh in Rajasthan.
• Other major centers are Delhi, Chennai, Kanpur, Hapur, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Gulbarga, Sirsa, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Sangrur.

Import/Export

Besides domestic output, India also imports around 300, 000-400, 000 ton chana per year. Main countries of imports are Canada, Australia, Iran and Myanmar.

There are currently only four significant exporters of chickpeas - Turkey, Australia, Mexico and Syria. The U.S. is the fifth largest exporter but that country imports much, much more, mainly Kabulis, than it exports.India is the largest importer of chickpeas. India accounts for over 30% of all imports, almost all desis. Pakistan, Spain, and Bangladesh are the other three major importers.

India and surrounding countries import mainly the desi type, while countries in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa import mainly the kabuli type.

The price difference between desis and kabulis is partly related to the end user market. Kabulis tend to be used in relatively more affluent countries. Desis are primarily consumed on the Indian sub-continent where purchasing power isn't as great. Desi prices generally track edible yellow pea prices but at a considerable premium.

Major Chickpeas Producers in the World

Chickpeas are a versatile crop that are grown in almost every part of the globe today. Some of the major producers of desi chickpeas are India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Australia and Bangladesh while the top producers of kabuli chickpeas are Turkey, Iran, Spain, Canada, Syria, USA, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Sudan, Malawi and Portugal. India is the largest producer of chickpeas followed by Pakistan, Turkey and Iran. In fact, about 70% of the total world production of chickpeas is dominated by India.

Factor affecting Productivity and the Price trend

• Rainfall pattern and temperature
• Total area covered
• Arrivals in the markets
• Demand from millers, stockists and retailers
• Production in the International markets.
• Production and trends of other pulses namely Urad and Tur in domestic andinternational markets and price of Yellow Pea.
• Import and export policies by the Indian Govt.

Market Influencing Factors

• Chana can withstand moisture stress to a certain extent. However, the production highly fluctuates between years, depending on the rains received and the moisture availability in the soil.
• The sentiments of traders play a significant role currently, as a consequence of the lack of free-flow of information.
• Stocks present with stockists and the stocks-to-consumption ratio.
• Imports and the crop situation in the countries from where imports originate, viz., Canada, Australia, Myanmar.
• There is high substitutability between pulses in India among the consumers. So the price of other major pulses like tur, yellow peas, green peas etc also influence the prices of chana.

Prouction in India

Chana is produced in MP, Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra, AP, Karnataka and Gujarat. Its sowing starts in October and lasts till December. First arrival starts in Karnataka during Nov end while the last arrival in North Rajasthan is during April. Most of the area for chana is rain-fed but irrigation facilities are also available in some producing areas. Total annual consumption of India is nearly 50-55 lakh tons which fluctuates with the price movement.

Madhya Pradesh (MP)

MP is the main chana producing area in India. During 2007-08, around 18 lakh tons were produced with nearly 22.11 lakh hectare sowing area. Production figure in expected to increase in 2008-09 as sowing area has increased to 26.31 lakh hectares. But overall production would also depend on weather conditions. If it remains favorable, production may increase here. Nearly entire MP produces chana but due to good irrigation facilities in nearby places of Satna, farmers are taking interest in paddy cultivation also. Here, nearly 12 types of chana are produced but Kantewala quality has the maximum production. Sowing starts during October to November while arrival starts in March.

An Introduction to Chickpeas

Chickpeas are edible legumes belonging to the family of 'Fabaceae' with slightly round & irregular shape, and are slightly longer in size than the normal peas. They are also known by the names of 'garbanzo beans', and have a nut like taste with a high protein content in them. The plants of the chickpeas grow between 20-25 cm and have feathery leaves on both sides of the stem. The scientific name of chickpeas is 'Cicer arietinum', and they are also known as 'chana' in Hindi and several other names like 'Bengal Gram', 'Kadaale Kaalu', 'Sanaga Pappu', 'Shimbra', etc. Chickpeas can grow well only in sub tropical and tropical climates requiring an annual rainfall of more than 400 mm.

Peas are the part of legume family and also known as dried peas. In latin they are called pisum sativum. Yellow and green peas are the two varieties which are widely grown in the world and traded. Peas are highly nutritious and are an excellent source of vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates. Canada is the largest producer and exporter of peas in world market. Canada is estimated to grow around 3 million tons yearly. Though India too stands as one of the top producers of peas, its local demand is so high that it has to import yellow and green peas in large quantities.

India's annual food inflation higher to 11.47 percent for the week ended Aug 28 from 10.86 percent for the week before.

India is likely to produce a record pulses crop of 16.5 million tons in 2010-11 due to improved acerage and adequate rainfall. India is the world's largest consumer of pulses, and higher output will help it reduce imports from around 3 million tons a year. The 4th Advanced Estimates of crop production for Year 2009-10 puts Indian pulses production at 14.59 million tonnes including 7.35 million tonnes for chickpeas.

Prices of pulses in India are expected to come down due to prospect of good local arrival and the import support of 7-8 lakh tonne contracted by the government and the private parties, which will come at all the ports. Indias second-largest producer Maharashtras summer pulses harvest is likely to jump 65%, which contributes a fifth of Indias total production. As on Sept. 2 area under kharif pulses stood at 10.95 million hectares, compared to 9.02 million hectares a year ago.

Canada, United States, France & Australia are the major exporters of peas in world. India is the largest importer of peas in international market. Spain, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Pakistan, South America are the other major importers of yellow and green peas.

Canadian Peas Export Market:

Canadian pea exports are comprised of edible pea and feed pea exports. Canada exports mainly edible pea variety to Asian market while Spain import feed pea variety in huge quantity. The most important import region for Canadian edible peas is Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & China. Feed pea exports almost exclusively go to Europe with Spain being the single most important feed pea customer.

According to FAO data, Canadas share of the world pea exports amounted to 46.7 percent of total exports in 2003. Canadas major direct competitors into the export markets are France, Australia and the U.S.A. France primarily competes with Canada in the European feed and edible pea markets, and in the Indian edible pea market. Australia is a competitor into the Indian Subcontinent not just with its pea but desi chickpeas too. Australian new crop peas start entering the market in December European pea crop enters the markets in late July/ August.

The U.S.A. is primarily a competitor in the South American markets. The U.S. competition is especially tough in green peas because the U.S. have better colour and overall quality than Canadian peas. North Dakota is the major dry edible peas growing state in U.S. followed by Montana. Idaho, Oregon and Washington are the other peas producing states in U.S.

The prices of peas mainly depends upon the world production mainly in North Amercia, world demand of which Asian demand has higher significance and chickpeas prices with which it competes in lower range pulses segment.

Types of Chickpeas

Chickpeas come in two basic varieties. These are:

• Desi Chickpeas: These are split peas and are relatively smaller in size with dark, small seeds and a rough coat. Desi peas are also known as 'Bengal gram' or 'kala chana'. They are mostly cultivated in India, Mexico, Ethiopia and Iran. Desi chickpeas have a remarkably high fiber content and are thus suitable for people suffering from diabetes
• Kabuli Chickpeas: These chickpeas are light, almost whitish cream in color, with larger seeds and a smoother coat as compared to the desi chickpeas. Introduced in India during the 18th century, the kabuli chickpeas are mainly grown in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Chile and Afghanistan.

Quality specification for treding

Desi Chana The material should be free of Mathara and Khesari and live infestation Foreign Matter (Other than Varietal admixture) 1% basis Green (Cotyledon colour), Immature, Shrunken, Shriveled Seeds 3% basis Brokens, Splits; 2% basis Damaged and Weeviled 3% basis (Weeviled 2% max) Moisture 10% basis Varietal admixture 3% Max.

Kantawalla Chana The material should be free of Mathara and Khesari and live infestation Foreign Matter (Other than Varietal admixture) 1% basis Green (Cotyledon colour), Immature, Shrunken, Shriveled Seeds 3% basis Broken, Splits 3% basis Damaged and Weeviled 3% basis (Weeviled max 2%) Moisture 10% basis Varietal admixture 3% Max.

Types of Chickpeas

Chickpeas come in two basic varieties. These are:

• Desi Chickpeas: These are split peas and are relatively smaller in size with dark, small seeds and a rough coat. Desi peas are also known as 'Bengal gram' or 'kala chana'. They are mostly cultivated in India, Mexico, Ethiopia and Iran. Desi chickpeas have a remarkably high fiber content and are thus suitable for people suffering from diabetes
• Kabuli Chickpeas: These chickpeas are light, almost whitish cream in color, with larger seeds and a smoother coat as compared to the desi chickpeas. Introduced in India during the 18th century, the kabuli chickpeas are mainly grown in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Chile and Afghanistan.

Quality specification for treding

Desi Chana The material should be free of Mathara and Khesari and live infestation Foreign Matter (Other than Varietal admixture) 1% basis Green (Cotyledon colour), Immature, Shrunken, Shriveled Seeds 3% basis Brokens, Splits; 2% basis Damaged and Weeviled 3% basis (Weeviled 2% max) Moisture 10% basis Varietal admixture 3% Max .

Indian scenario

Chana or Chickpea is a major pulse crop in the Indian subcontinent and several other countries. Known for rich protein content, chana is used as an edible seed as well as making flour. Chana is broadly divided into two categories Kabuli and Desi-- according to the colour, seed size and taste.

India is the leading producer and consumer of chana in the world. The Indian production is estimated to be between 4-7 million tons per year. Normally chana accounts for around 40 percent of Indias total pulses crop production of 12-15 million tons. Major producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

A fragmented market with a very long value chain is the main characteristics of the present chana market scenario in the country. Commission agents, brokers, wholesalers, flourmills and retail outlets are the key players in the market.

Chana can withstand moisture stress to a certain extent. However, the production highly fluctuates between years, depending on the rains received and the moisture availability in the soil.

The sentiments of traders play a significant role currently, as a consequence of the lack of free-flow of information. There is also high substitutability between pulses in India among the consumers. So the price of other major pulses like tur, yellow peas, green peas etc also influence the prices of chana.

Besides output and demand, other key parameters shaping chana prices include carry over stocks, imports and the extent of substitution with other pulses.

Major Trading Centers

• Indore, Bhopal, Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh.
• Jalgaon, Latur, Mumbai, Akola in Maharashtra.
• Jaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Jodhpur, Sriganaganagar, Hanumangarh in Rajasthan.
• Other major centers are Delhi, Chennai, Kanpur, Hapur, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Gulbarga, Sirsa, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Sangrur.

Import/Export

Besides domestic output, India also imports around 300, 000-400, 000 ton chana per year. Main countries of imports are Canada, Australia, Iran and Myanmar.

There are currently only four significant exporters of chickpeas - Turkey, Australia, Mexico and Syria. The U.S. is the fifth largest exporter but that country imports much, much more, mainly Kabulis, than it exports.India is the largest importer of chickpeas. India accounts for over 30% of all imports, almost all desis. Pakistan, Spain, and Bangladesh are the other three major importers.

India and surrounding countries import mainly the desi type, while countries in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa import mainly the kabuli type.

The price difference between desis and kabulis is partly related to the end user market. Kabulis tend to be used in relatively more affluent countries. Desis are primarily consumed on the Indian sub-continent where purchasing power isn't as great. Desi prices generally track edible yellow pea prices but at a considerable premium.

Major Chickpeas Producers in the World

Chickpeas are a versatile crop that are grown in almost every part of the globe today. Some of the major producers of desi chickpeas are India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Australia and Bangladesh while the top producers of kabuli chickpeas are Turkey, Iran, Spain, Canada, Syria, USA, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Sudan, Malawi and Portugal. India is the largest producer of chickpeas followed by Pakistan, Turkey and Iran. In fact, about 70% of the total world production of chickpeas is dominated by India.

Factor affecting Productivity and the Price trend

• Rainfall pattern and temperature
• Total area covered
• Arrivals in the markets
• Demand from millers, stockists and retailers
• Production in the International markets.
• Production and trends of other pulses namely Urad and Tur in domestic andinternational markets and price of Yellow Pea.
• Import and export policies by the Indian Govt.

Market Influencing Factors

• Chana can withstand moisture stress to a certain extent. However, the production highly fluctuates between years, depending on the rains received and the moisture availability in the soil.
• The sentiments of traders play a significant role currently, as a consequence of the lack of free-flow of information.
• Stocks present with stockists and the stocks-to-consumption ratio.
• Imports and the crop situation in the countries from where imports originate, viz., Canada, Australia, Myanmar.
• There is high substitutability between pulses in India among the consumers. So the price of other major pulses like tur, yellow peas, green peas etc also influence the prices of chana.

Prouction in India

Chana is produced in MP, Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra, AP, Karnataka and Gujarat. Its sowing starts in October and lasts till December. First arrival starts in Karnataka during Nov end while the last arrival in North Rajasthan is during April. Most of the area for chana is rain-fed but irrigation facilities are also available in some producing areas. Total annual consumption of India is nearly 50-55 lakh tons which fluctuates with the price movement.

Madhya Pradesh (MP)

MP is the main chana producing area in India. During 2007-08, around 18 lakh tons were produced with nearly 22.11 lakh hectare sowing area. Production figure in expected to increase in 2008-09 as sowing area has increased to 26.31 lakh hectares. But overall production would also depend on weather conditions. If it remains favorable, production may increase here. Nearly entire MP produces chana but due to good irrigation facilities in nearby places of Satna, farmers are taking interest in paddy cultivation also. Here, nearly 12 types of chana are produced but Kantewala quality has the maximum production. Sowing starts during October to November while arrival starts in March.

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the second largest chana producing state in the country. During 2007-08, nearly 11 lakh ton chana was produced here with sowing figure of around 12.68 lakh hectares. However, production is expected to decrease in 2008-09 as cultivation area has reduced to a mere 10.32 lakh hectare. Many farmers have preferred cultivation of RM Seed due to better returns. Here, chana is cultivated as a rain-fed (Barani) crop in all the districts. So production figure fluctuates year to year. Rajasthan has the capacity to produce around 25-30 lakh tons chana if rains occur on time and farmers take full interest in its sowing. Mostly desi chana is produced in Rajasthan. Sowing starts in November to December which converts in arrival during March.

Uttar Pradesh

Chana is produced in southern parts of the state but its quality is low due to its slight mild toxic nature. Here, 5 lakh tons chana was produced in 2007-08 with the cultivation figure of nearly 5.88 lakh hectare. This is expected to increase to 8.49 lakh hectare in 2008-09. So, production is expected to increase during this period. It is cultivated in November while arrival starts in February.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is famous for producing good quality of chana like Govran, Chapa, and Annagiri. However, some other famous desi qualities are also produced here. During 2007-08, nearly 7 lakh tons chana was produced. This is expected to fall in 2008-09 as sowing area has decreased to 8.84 lakh hectare from 10.32 lakh hectare in 2007-08 due to lack of good rains. As per traders, production figure may fall to nearly 5 lakh ton here. Sowing time starts in October while arrival starts in January.

Andhra Pradesh

Mainly Annagiri quality is produced here. Around 4 lakh ton chana was produced during 2007-08 with a sowing figure of nearly 6.70 lakh hectare. However, production is likely to fall during 2008-09 in spite of increased sowing area, as rains did not occur timely. Telengana is the main producing belt of the state.

Karnataka

Mosami, Annagiri and Gulabi chana are the main qualities which are produced in Karnataka. During 2007-08, around 3 lakh tons chana was produced here with sowing figure of nearly 6.84 lakh hectare. In 2008-09, production is expected to increase slightly as sowing area has increased to 8.07 lakh hectare.

Gujarat

Gujarat produces a mere 2 lakh tons chana in spite of being a big consuming state. Chana is produced here in Saurashtra, Kutch and northern Gujarat.

With a rise in sowing area, chana production in the country is expected to increase to 55 lakh tons during 2008-09. As per traders, if more rains occur and weather remain favorable, production figure may touch the level of nearly 60 lakh tons. During 2007-08, around 52 lakh tons chana was produced. Its prices mainly depend on the price of peas as traders prefer to make besan from it rather than chana. Moreover, around 1.50 lakh ton chana is also imported from mainly Australia, Tanzania and Myanmar every year.