Chickpeas are grown almost exclusively for human consumption, with seed type and ethnic culture determining their use. Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Small volumes of low-quality chickpeas are being used for livestock feed.The two distinct types of chickpeas really are two different crops, each with a separate use and market. There is a small but growing demand for high-quality kabuli chickpeas in North America, where they mainly are used in salad bars and vegetables mixes. They also are used in producing a wide variety of snack foods, soups, sweets and condiments.seline;">The specification of Chickpeas:SpecificationValueSize10-12 MMMoistureMax 13%WeewiledMax 0.5%BrokenMax 2%AdmixtureMax 1%
Desi Chick Peas Specification:
Foreign Matter: 1%
Green (Cotyledon color), Immature, shrunken, shriveled seeds: 3%
Broken and Splits: 2%
Damaged and Weeviled: 3% (Weeviled 2% max.)
Moisture: 10%
Varietals Admixture: 3% (max.)
Processing: The grades are Machine Cleaned, HPS (hand-picked and selected) Sortexed
Storage: Chick peas can be stored for 6-12 months, without exposure to heat, light and moisture.