Description
What Are Organic Chickpeas?
Originally cultivated in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have spread their culinary influence to areas all over the world.
They are featured prominently in Italian, Greek, Indian, Middle Eastern, Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. Though the most common type of chickpea appears round and beige, other varieties include colours such as black, green, and red.
Why Should I Get Organic Chickpeas?
Like other legumes such as beans, peas and lentils, chickpeas are prized for their high protein and fibre content, and also contain several key vitamins and minerals known to benefit human health. A portion of chickpeas will enrich your body with vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, D, E, iron, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Chickpeas have a rich nutritional value, great energy potential and are gifted with simplicity at the centre of their preparation. As such they are an especially suitable meat substitute. Highly recommended for vegetarians and vegans as Chickpeas are, 25% protein - among them lysine and threonine, 60% carbohydrates and 5% beneficial fats.
Instructions For Use:
Chickpeas are high in protein & rich source of fibre. To Cook: Soak in water overnight, Drain and rinse. Add to a pan. Cover with water and boil for 20-25 minutes for firmer beans of 40-45 minutes for softer beans. Great in curries and are the main ingredient for making hummus and falafels
Storage Instructions:
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp.
Packaging Details:
Eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging. Re-sealable pouch for Long Lasting Freshness!
(Some Large sizes may have non resealable packaging)
What's In My Organic Chickpeas?
Ingredients: Organic Chickpeas
May contain traces of nuts, peanuts, sesame seed, cereals containing gluten & soya
Suitable for Vegan & Vegetarian diets
Country of Origin: Turkey
| Typical Values | Per 100g |
| Energy | 343kcal/1448kJ |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g |
| - Of Which Saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| - Of Which Sugars | 5.0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
| Fibre | 11 g |
Specification
Organic Certificate
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