Chickpeas
Product: Chickpeas (Desi and Kabuli)
Packing: 25 / 50kg PP bags
Load ability: 24MT in 20ft container
Product Overview
Ametheus supplies chickpeas for importers, processors and food brands. Chickpea seeds are high in protein and are one of the earliest cultivated legumes. They are used in hummus and chana masala, ground into gram flour, fried as falafel, baked as farinata, and used in salads, soups, stews, curry and other channa products.
There are two varieties of chickpeas: Desi chickpea and Kabuli chickpea. They are green when picked early and vary through tan or beige, speckled, dark brown to black. 75% of world production is of the smaller desi type. The plant grows to 20–50 cm (8–20 in) high. A seedpod contains two or three peas. A 100 g serving of cooked chickpeas provides 164 kilocalories (690 kJ). Cooked chickpeas are 60% water, 27% carbohydrates, 9% protein and 4% fat.
Chickpeas Common Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Packing Type | 25 / 50kg PP bags |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1*20ft container |
| Load ability | 24MT in 20ft container |
| Production capacity | 5 to 10 containers / month |
Chickpeas Grades and Specifications
42/44 Counts Per Ounce (12mm)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Variety | 42/44 Counts per Ounce (12mm) |
| Moisture | 12 – 14% Max |
| Admixture | 0.2% Max |
| Total Defects | 4.2% Max |
| Weeviled Seeds | 0.2% Max |
| Packing | 25 / 50kg PP bags |
44/46 Counts Per Ounce (11mm)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Variety | 44/46 Counts Per Ounce (11mm) |
| Moisture | 12 – 14% Max |
| Admixture | 0.2% Max |
| Total Defects | 4.2% Max |
| Weeviled Seeds | 0.3% Max |
| Packing | 25 / 50kg PP bags |
58/60 Counts Per Ounce (8-9mm)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Variety | 58/60 Counts per Ounce (8-9mm) |
| Moisture | 12 – 14% Max |
| Admixture | 0.5% Max |
| Total Defects | 6.5% Max |
| Weeviled Seeds | 0.5% Max |
| Packing | 25 / 50kg PP bags |
60/62 Counts Per Ounce (8 – 9mm)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Variety | 60/62 Counts per Ounce (8-9mm) |
| Moisture | 12 -14% Max |
| Admixture | 0.5% Max |
| Total Defects | 6.5% Max |
| Weeviled Seeds | 0.5% Max |
| Packing | 25 / 50kg PP bags |
75/80 Counts Per Ounce (7 – 8mm)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Variety | 75/80 Counts per Ounce (7-8mm) |
| Moisture | 12 – 14% Max |
| Admixture | 1% Max |
| Total Defects | 7.5% Max |
| Weeviled Seeds | 1% Max |
| Packing | 25 / 50kg pp bags |
Applications
- Hummus, chana masala, salads, soups, stews and curry
- Gram flour, falafel and farinata
Packing and Shipping
Packing is 25 / 50 kg PP bags. Minimum order quantity is 1 × 20 ft container, with a load ability of 24 MT in a 20 ft container. Production capacity stated on this page is 5 to 10 containers per month.
Why Ametheus
- Desi and Kabuli chickpeas offered by count size
- Specification and packing confirmed on each stem
- Related pulses include red lentils and toor (pigeon peas)
FAQ
Which chickpea types are offered?
Desi chickpea and Kabuli chickpea, in the count sizes listed on this page.
What packing is used?
25 / 50 kg PP bags, loaded at 24 MT in a 20 ft container.
What is the minimum order?
1 × 20 ft container, as stated on this page.
How are the grades identified?
By counts per ounce and approximate size, from 42/44 (12 mm) through 75/80 (7–8 mm).
Inquiry
For current availability, grade, quantity and delivery window, please include:
- Type (Desi or Kabuli) and count size
- Quantity
- Delivery location and window
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