(Scientific Name – Cicer arietinum L)
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| NUTRIENT | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Energy | 360 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60–62 g |
| Protein | 20–22 g |
| Fat | 4–5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10–11 g |
| Iron | 2.9 mg |
| Folate | 170–175 mcg |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| CHARACTERISTICS |
|---|
| Whole, firm brown chickpeas with uniform size and natural appearance. |
| Rich source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, supporting overall nutrition. |
| Low fat content and high energy value, suitable for daily and balanced diets. |
| Free from artificial additives, GMO, and allergens, ensuring food safety. |
| Versatile legume suitable for cooking, milling into chana dal, or grinding into besan. |
| APPLICATIONS |
|---|
| Used in traditional Indian dishes such as chana masala, curries, and stews. |
| Ideal for soaking and boiling for salads, sprouts, and healthy snacks. |
| Can be split and dehusked to produce chana dal for dals and savory recipes. |
| Ground into flour (besan) for use in snacks, batters, bakery, and processed foods. |
| Suitable for vegetarian, vegan, halal, and kosher food applications. |
| Sensory Parameters |
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| Appearance: Uniform |
| Colour: Yellowish |
| Taste: Typical, characteristic |
| Smell: No off odour |
| Physicochemical Parameters |
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| Shrunken and Immature ≤ 2% |
| Broken Grains ≤ 4% |
| Damaged, Discoloured ≤ 2% |
| Weevilled Grains ≤ 0.5% |
| Live / Dead Infestation: Nil |
| Foreign Matter ≤ 0.01% |
| Foreign Grains ≤ 0.01% |
| Stones: Nil |
| Moisture ≤ 13% |
| Food Safety |
|---|
| GMO / Radiation / Allergen: No |
| Pesticide Residue / Heavy Metal / Aflatoxin: As per EU / USDA Regulations |
| Shelf Life: 12 Months |
| Gluten: Gluten Free (As per EU / USDA Regulations) |
| Salmonella (per 25 g): Absent |
| E. coli (per g): < 10 |
| Packaging & Storage |
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| Packaging (SKUs): 1000 Kg / 25 Kg / 1 Kg / 2 lbs or as per buyer’s requirement |
| Storage: Must be stored in a cool and dry area on pallets. Ambient temperature should not be exposed to sunlight. Cool temperature below 22 °C is preferred for long storage. |
| Acceptable For | |
|---|---|
| Vegetarians: Yes | |
| Lacto-vegetarians: Yes | |
| Vegans: Yes | |
| Kosher-certified: Yes | |
| Halal-certified: Yes |
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