What is a Chickpea? Chickpea is a member of the leguminous family and is also known as garbanzo beans. Chickpea is a spring seeded, annual legume and is the second highest acreage pulse crop grown in the world. there are two commercial types of Chickpea, Desi and Kabuli, which are divided according to seed size and geographic origin. the Kabuli types have a large seed and are of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern origin. The Desi types have a smaller seed and are of Indian origin.

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Desi Chickpea accounts for about 85% of world production, while Kabuli Chickpea accounts for 15% of production. Syria is one of the major exporters of Chickpea Kabuli type.

Chickpeas Origins: Australia, Canada, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Spain, Mexico, Morocco, Syria, Turkey, USA and other countries.

Preparation: Soak dried chickpeas overnight, then simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours, use twice as much water as dry product. Chickpeas may be stored indefinitely in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition: Chickpeas as well as other legumes are high in fiber. soluble fiber acts as a scrub brush, cleaning the digestive system. This type of fiber also decreases serum glucose and cholesterol and decreases insulin requirements for people with diabetes.

The Mediterranean diet has recently been rediscovered by nutritionists and doctors. Legumes, including Chickpeas, are a main component on this healthy menu.

Chickpeas, lentils, and peas are among the select group of foods that provide protein as well as calcium and iron.

Qualities of Chickpeas exported by GTSC:
1. Kabuli Velveted size 6,7,8 mm Imp. 0.5, 1 %.
2. Kabuli Spaniola size 7,8,9 mm Imp. 0.5, 1 %.
3. Icarda Chickpeas size 7 mm Imp. 0.5 %.
4. Split Chickpeas Imp. 0.5 %.

Packing Types:
1. New jute bags 40, 60 kg.
2. New PP bags 20,25,50 kg.

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