Chickpeas Raw Medium

Scientifically termed Cicer arietinum, chickpea is a legume that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is also known as gram, Bengal gram, garbanzo (garbanzo beans), and Egyptian pea. Chickpea is exceptionally high in protein (which is what it is primarily known for). Chickpea is one of the earliest cultivated legumes – remains as old as 7,500 years were found in the Middle East. Domesticated chickpeas have been found in Neolithic pottery in certain parts of Turkey.

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Size

1kg

Nutritional Information

GRAMS PER SERVE 50 SERVES PER PACK 20 PER SERVE PER 100g ENERGY 720kJ 1440kJ PROTEIN 10g 20g FAT, TOTAL 2.4g 4.8g SATURATED 0.05g 0.1g CARBOHYDRATE 30.5g 61g SUGARS 0.05g 0.1g SODIUM 13mg 26mg

Health Benefits

Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are super rich in protein and other nutrients like vitamins B6 and C, folate, manganese, and magnesium. They also contain calcium and some amounts of potassium (crucial for heart health). The protein helps build muscle mass and improves the health of cells while the magnesium, manganese, and calcium keep your bones strong. Vitamin C prevents ailments like cancer and promotes skin health. And yes, the iron and folate work great during pregnancy.

Country of Origin

Product of Australia

Ingredients

Raw Medium Chickpeas