Organic Chickpea

this cream-colored pulse is part of the legume family. Chickpeas are consumed for their appetite filling, high fibre content, proteins and unique taste. Chick peas are very good source of carbohydrates and proteins, which altogether constitute about 80% of the total dry seed weight. Starch, which is the principal carbohydrate component, varies in content from 41 - 50%. Total seed carbohydrates vary from 52 - 71%. The crude protein content of chick peas varieties ranges from 16 - 24%. Crude fiber, an important constituent of chick peas is mostly located within the seed coat.
foreign matter  0.2% max
under size seed         1% max
badly damaged beans     1
split seed      0.5%