Chickpeas is a good source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fibre and thus are a healthy food source, especially as a source of carbohydrates for people with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. They are low in fat, and most of the fat content is polyunsaturated. It is known in names such as Bengal Gram, Dalia, Kabuli Chana predominantly
One hundred grams of mature boiled grams contains 164 calories, 2.6 grams of fat (of which only 0.27 gram is saturated), 7.6 grams of dietary fiber, and 8.9 grams of protein.
Commodity: Indian Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Variety: Kabuli – 8 mm,9 mm,11 mm, 12 mm
Origin: India
Grades: 58/60 counts in 1 Oz Export Quality
Specification | 42/44 (12mm) | 44/46 (11mm) | 58/60 (9mm) | 75/80 (8mm) |
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Broken, Split | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2.5% |
Absorbed,green,brown | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1.5% |
Stain | 0.50% | 0.50% | 1% | 2% |
Smooth | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1% | 2% |
Foreign matter | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.20% |
13% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 13% |