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Description
Round, medium size, beige
color; nut-like flavor and firm texture.
Botanical Name:
Cicer arietinum
History / Background:
Chickpeas were domesticated
in the Near East and were cultivated with the cereals as early
as the seventh millenium BC. They quickly spread to the Indian
subcontinent where they became a principal pulse crop and a dietary
mainstay. They were introduced into the western hemisphere soon
after Columbus.
Types:
Chickpeas are classified
as either desi or kabuli types. The desi types are
characterized by smaller, angular, and pigmented seeds; whereas
the kabuli types are characterized by larger seeds that are more
rounded and lack pigmentation. The desi types predominate in the
Indian subcontinent while the kabuli types predominate elsewhere.
Mexico is a major producer of high quality kabuli types, also
known as ‘Garbanzos’. Kabulis are also grown in California, Washington,
Idaho and Canada.
Cooking Time: 1
to 1-1/2 hours.
Comments: Also
called chickpea.
Uses:
Most often used in soups,
salads and Mexican dishes; main ingredient in popular Middle Eastern
dishes hummus and falafel.
Growing Regions:
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Nutrition
Information
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| Source:
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USDA
Nutrient Databases |
Analysis:
| Nutrient
(per 100 g) |
Units
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Quantity
(Raw)
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Quantity
(Cooked)
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| Calories
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kcal
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364.0
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164.0
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| Carbohydrates
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g
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60.7
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27.4
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| %
of Calories from Carbohydrates |
%
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65
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65
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| Protein
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g
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19.3
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8.9
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| %
of Calories from Protein |
%
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21
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21
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| Fat
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g
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6.0
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2.6
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| %
of Calories from Fat |
%
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14
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14
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| Dietary
Fiber |
g
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17.4
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7.6
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| Folate
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mcg
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556.6
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172.0
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| Calcium
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mg
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105.0
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49.0
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| Iron
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mg
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6.2
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2.9
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| Sodium
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mg
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24.0
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7.0
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Specifications
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Standard:
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USDA
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Bean Grades:
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Grade
#1
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Grade
#2
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Grade
#3
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General Appearance:
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The special grade off-color may be applied after the removal
of total defects.
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%
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%
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%
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Moisture (1):
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18.0
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18.0
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18.0
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Total Defects:
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2.0
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4.0
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6.0
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Total Damaged:
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2.0
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4.0
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6.0
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Foreign material:
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Total (incl Stones):
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0.5
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1.0
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1.5
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Stones:
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0.2
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0.4
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0.6
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Contrasting Classes
(2):
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0.5
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1.0
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2.0
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Classes That Blend
(3):
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5.0
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10.0
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15.0
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Standard Packing:
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Bags (Poly) of 100
lb (45.36 kg) each
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On special request
the following packing may also be available:
Tote (2000 lb/ 907
kg), 50 lb (22.68 kg), 25 lb (11.34 kg), consumer packages
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(1)
Beans with more than 18.0 percent moisture are
graded high moisture.
(2) Beans with more than 2.0 percent contrasting
classes are classed mixed beans.
(3) Beans with more than 15.0 percent classes
that blend are classed mixed beans.
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