Definition

Pea is an herbal seed named Cicerarielinum from Leguminasea family.

 

Characteristics

With natural color of Pea yellow and its special smell, Devoid of live pest, Less than %10 of moisture, Less than %1 of calamity – strick, Less than %1 of external materials, Less than %2 of damaged peas, Less than %2 of crumple peas, Less than %2 of uniformed singles.

Chick Peas thrive under good moisture condition with daytime temperatures between 21 to 29 Degrees Celsius and nighttime temperature near 20’C.

 

Uses and Nutrition

Chick Peas are used almost exclusively for human consumption. The Desi type seed must be dehulled and is used whole or spilt or milled. In India and surrounding countries, the Desi Chick Peas are used whole, shelled and split to produce dhal, or ground into fine flour called Besan. Besan is used in many ways for cooking, including mixed with wheat flour to make rotiir chapatti, and for making sweets and snacks.

The Kabuli type is used mainly in Salad bars and vegetable mixes. They are also used in preparing a wide variety of snack, foods, soups, sweets and condiments. Smaller size of Kabuli Chick Peas is also milled for flour.

The demand for large size Kabuli Chick Peas in North America is growing.

 

 

Chick Pea Varieties

Kabuli Chick Peas small sizes (4, 5, 6 and 7 mm)

Kabuli Chick Peas large sizes (7, 8, 9 and 10 mm)

Split Chick Peas mixed sizes

 

Chick Pea food values

Chick Peas are an excellent source of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. They are low sodium and fat and can be used in gluten free, diabetic, low salt, low calorie, low cholesterol and high fiber diets.

 

 

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Split Pea

 

 

Definition

Split Pea is the herbal Pea of Cicer Arietinum category from Leguminosae family.

 

Characteristics

With natural color and its special smell

Devoid of live silo pests

Devoid of apparent mould

Less than %12 of moisture

 

Available Times of Peas

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

IRAN

HARVEST

IRAQ

HARVEST

TURKEY

HARVEST