A large, plump, pale-coloured chickpea. It holds its shape when cooked and turns soft and buttery in the mouth. It is used in every recipe, from chickpea stew to hummus, from salads to roasted chickpeas.
Nutrition Facts (per 100 g dry chickpeas)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|
| Energy | 364 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 61 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fibre | 17 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
| Potassium | 875 mg |
| Calcium | 105 mg |
| Iron | 6.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 115 mg |
| Phosphorus | 366 mg |
| Zinc | 3.4 mg |
| Folate | 557 µg |
Product Benefits
| Benefit | Description |
|---|
| Protein and fibre together | About 19 grams of protein and 17 grams of fibre per 100 grams. |
| Keeps you full for longer | The high fibre content makes the feeling of fullness last. |
| Gluten-free | Suitable for people sensitive to wheat. |
| Completed by rice | Eaten with a grain, it raises the protein value of the meal. |
| Versatile | Comes to the table as a stew, as hummus, in salads and roasted. |
