Chickpeas 6-12 mm Whole - 100 g

Details Origin and history of chickpeas The chickpea is also known as the garbanzo bean. The chickpea is very popular, especially around the Mediterranean, where it is used in various dishes. It is a legume which has been cultivated in Anatolia for more than 8000 years. Many Anatolian dishes can be made with chickpeas such as humus, falafel, chips and Chips. Today there are still many chickpeas grown in Turkey, but 70% of the world production is in the hands of India. Chickpea cultivation The peas are picked when the pods crack and then laid out to dry. If there is a chance of rain, chickpeas are brought into a ventilated room to complete the drying process Healthy properties Chickpeas and uses Chickpeas are high in protein, fiber and minerals and cause less flatulence than other beans. They have a slight sweet taste.Chickpeas are known as the main ingredient in Hummus and Falafel but can also serve as a vegetable with a hot meal or as a base in a salad. In India, it is often used in curry Pro's & cons plus-circle High in protein, fiber, and minerals for a healthy diet plus-circle Less likely to cause flatulence than other beans plus-circle Versatile in use: from hummus and falafel to curry and salads Legal Disclaimer: We try to deliver organic qualité if possible. However, this is not always possible and the quality can varie during the year. This due to: insufficient harvest, not sufficient active principals in de organic qualité, temporarily not available in organic quality,…Do you wish more information on this, then we need to check our current stock. Allergan info: This product is packaged and/or stored in a facility that also processes products containing nuts, peanuts, mustard, celery, gluten, sesame, soy and sulphites. Despite all precautions, it is possible that this product contains traces of these allergens. Please consume for small trial quantity to avoid any alergical effects. Direction of use: Please consult dietician, physician, cosmetologist, herboriste, aurvedic experts for any external or internal usage.