Chickpeas

The chickpea or chick pea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Originally found in the Mediterranean and Middle East, chickpeas have since become popular across the world.

The chickpea seeds are high in protein and are a key ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, used in hummus, and, when ground into flour, falafel. It is also important in Indian cuisine, used in salads, soups, and stews.

The key producers are Sudan, Australia, Pakistan, Turkey, Burma, Ethiopia and Iran.

Chickpeas are used for human consumption, and for animal feed. They are rich in protein and energy, which makes them great for animal feed. Raw chickpeas have been shown to be a healthier alternative to similar legumes. Research has shown that chickpeas have no adverse effects on livestock, allowing animals to grow and produce milk equally as well as soy or cereal.

For human consumption, chickpeas are nutrient-dense, providing more than 20% Daily Value of protein, dietary fiber, folate, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. They also provide a moderate amount of zinc, thiamin, vitamin B6, and magnesium.

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