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Chickpeas
Dried Kabuli and desi chickpeas for food wholesalers, canners, hummus producers and flour mills. Quoted by type, seed size, crop year and pack format.
- Kabuli 11–12 mm
- Kabuli 9–10 mm
- Kabuli 7–8 mm
- Count per ounce (e.g. 42–44, 58–60)
- Desi
Specification
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Species | Cicer arietinum, dried pulse |
| Types | Kabuli (large, cream-coloured) and desi (small, dark, angular) |
| Forms | Whole seed; split desi (chana dal) on request |
| Sizing | Kabuli by screen size in millimetres or by count per ounce |
| Quality factors | Moisture, foreign matter, broken, split, weevilled and discoloured seeds |
| Lot details | Origin, crop year and sorting method listed on the quotation |
Chickpea types and sizes
| Grade | What it means |
|---|---|
| Kabuli 11–12 mm | Extra-large cream seeds for premium retail packs and canning. |
| Kabuli 9–10 mm | Large seeds for mainstream retail and food service. |
| Kabuli 7–8 mm | Medium seeds for processing, hummus and flour. |
| Count per ounce (e.g. 42–44, 58–60) | Alternative size basis: the number of seeds in 28.35 g. A lower count means larger seeds. |
| Desi | Small, dark, angular seed. Sold whole, split as chana dal or milled into gram flour (besan). |
Packaging
| Format | Configuration |
|---|---|
| 50 kg bags | Woven polypropylene or jute sacks with lot marks. |
| 25 kg bags | Woven polypropylene sacks for distributors. |
| 1-tonne bulk bags (FIBC) | For processors with bulk intake. |
| 500 g and 1 kg packs | Retail packs in outer cartons or bales, by agreement. |
Applications
Canning, hummus, ready meals, retail packs, roasted snacks and gram flour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Kabuli and desi?
Kabuli chickpeas are large, round and cream-coloured with a thin coat. Desi chickpeas are smaller and darker with a thicker coat, and are mostly split or milled.
What size should I order for hummus?
Processors commonly use 7–8 mm or 8–9 mm Kabuli, where seed size matters less than cooking performance and price.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on the product and the lot. The minimum quantity, price and delivery terms are set out in the written quotation.
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