Vel 
Pulses
Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are round, beige legumes commonly used in salads, curries, and hummus. We supply premium Kabuli chickpeas with uniform size and colour.
Product Details
- Product Name: Chickpeas (Kabuli)
- Botanical Name: Cicer arietinum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Type: Whole dried Kabuli chickpeas
- Origin: India
- Description: Large, cream-coloured, smooth-coated chickpeas for hummus, snacks, dal and flour.
Packing and Shipping Details
- Packing: Food-grade jute bags, poly bags
- Standard sizes: 25 kg, 50 kg, or customized packing
- 20 FT container: 24 Metric Tons (MT)
- Storage: Cool, dry place away from moisture
- Shelf life: 12–18 months under proper storage
Physical Specifications
| Appearance | Clean, uniform, and plump grains |
|---|---|
| Color | Beige (Kabuli) |
| Grain Size | 6 mm to 12 mm (Kabuli) |
| Purity | 99% to 99.5% |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% max |
| Admixture | 0.5% max |
| Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
| Odor | Fresh, neutral |
| Damaged/Discolored Grains | ≤ 1% |
Chemical Specifications
| Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
|---|---|
| Protein Content | 18% to 22% |
| Fiber Content | 12% to 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% to 65% |
| Fat Content | 3% to 6% |
| Ash Content | 2% max |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
| Energy | 364 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 61g |
| Dietary Fiber | 17g |
| Protein | 19g |
| Fat | 6g |
| Calcium | 105mg |
| Iron | 4.3mg |
| Potassium | 718mg |
Grades of Chickpeas
| Premium Kabuli | 9 mm to 12 mm — 99.5% purity |
|---|---|
| Standard Kabuli | 7 mm to 8 mm — 99% purity |
| Desi Chickpeas | 4 mm to 6 mm — 99% purity |
