Chickpeas Wholesale

What are Chickpeas?

Chickpeas, known as garbanzo beans, are healthy legumes. They are round, beige beans that come from the Cicer arietinum plant. Chickpeas are often grown in areas like the Middle East, Mediterranean, and South Asia. Their creamy texture and mild, nutty flavor make them popular in dishes like hummus, falafel, and curries. Today, chickpeas are also found in gluten-free and vegan products such as snacks, flours, and plant-based proteins.

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Types, Varieties & Forms of Chickpeas

There are two main types of chickpeas:

• Kabuli Chickpeas: These are larger, lighter in color, and have smooth skin. They are popular in Mediterranean and Western dishes.
• Desi Chickpeas: These are smaller, darker, and have a rough outer skin. They are often ground into chickpea flour, known as besan.

Chickpeas come in various forms:

• Whole dried chickpeas (both Kabuli and Desi)
• Split chickpeas
• Chickpea flakes
• Chickpea flour (finely ground and good for gluten-free baking)

These options let producers use chickpeas in many foods, from ready-made meals to baked goods and health snacks. Even though they look and taste different, chickpeas often appear in traditional stews along with pigeon peas and cowpeas. Compared to yellow peas, chickpeas have a firmer texture and more fat. This makes them great for dishes like hummus and falafel.

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Harvest Season of Chickpeas

Chickpeas are usually collected once a year. In warmer places, they are harvested from late spring to early summer. In cooler areas, the harvest happens in late summer. After they are collected, chickpeas are dried and processed for storage and shipped around the world.

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Producing Countries

India is the top producer and exporter of chickpeas, followed by Australia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

• India: Leads in producing both Kabuli and Desi chickpeas.
• Australia: Known for exporting high-quality Kabuli chickpeas.
• Turkey and Pakistan: Important regional exporters in local and global markets.

In 2023, the world produced about 16.52 million metric tons of chickpeas. This increase was driven by a growing demand for health-focused and plant-based foods. Over the past ten years, Canadian chickpea exports have more than doubled, mainly to buyers in Pakistan, the U.S., and the European Union.

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Trends

Chickpeas have been grown for thousands of years and were first domesticated in the Middle East. They are healthy because they are high in fiber, provide plant-based protein, and have a low glycemic index. This is why they are becoming popular in today's food products. Right now, trends include chickpea pasta, flour for gluten-free baking, and snacks like roasted chickpeas. Their role in plant-based diets is growing, with demand increasing in both developed and developing markets.

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Chickpeas Manufacturers

Nutrada offers a reliable platform for buying bulk chickpeas from manufacturers. We connect you with certified suppliers of both Kabuli and Desi varieties. These suppliers usually offer bulk packaging options of 10 to 50 kg in food safe packaging. You can also expect to receive Certificates of Analysis, origin documents, and pesticide residue test results.

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Bulk Chickpeas

Dried chickpeas in bulk are great for bigger productions. You can get them whole, split, or as flour. When you order in bulk, you receive quality assurance documents and they are available almost all year round. Suppliers on the Nutrada Network supply these chickpeas to manufacturers, millers, wholesalers, and plant-based food companies.

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Private Label Chickpeas

Are you thinking about making your own chickpea-based products? Nutrada can help you get in touch with suppliers who offer private label chickpeas. You can choose from vacuum-sealed pouches to jars, ready to sale. Our suppliers provide whole chickpeas, as well as chickpea flour and - flakes.

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Organic Chickpeas Wholesale

Organic chickpeas are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, following organic certification rules. Most manufacturers provide the whole range of chickpea forms in organic variety.

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Chickpea Suppliers on Nutrada

If you need chickpeas in bulk or want to create a private label product, then Nutrada can help you. Find chickpea suppliers on Nutrada and make your sourcing process easier with clear information, quality, and trustworthiness.

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