CHICKPEAS
Physical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Appearance Clean, uniform, and plump grains
Grain Size 6mm to 12mm (Kabuli), 4mm to 6mm
Purity 99% to 99.5%
Foreign Matter 0.5% max
Admixture 0.5% max
Moisture Content 10% to 12% max
Odor Fresh, neutral
Damaged/Discolored Grains ≤ 1%
Chemical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Moisture Content 10% to 12% max
Protein Content 18% to 22%
Fiber Content 12% to 15%
Carbohydrates 55% to 65%
Fat Content 3% to 6%
Ash Content 2% max
Pesticide Residue As per international standards
Microbial Load As per food safety standards
Grades of Chickpeas Grade Grain Size Purity
Premium 9mm to 12mm 99.5%
Standard 7mm to 8mm 99%
Chickpeas 4mm to 6mm 99%
ORGANIC CHICKPEAS
ISO 16002:2004, Stored cereal grains and pulses — Guidance on the detection of infestation by live
invertebrates by trapping
ISO 16050, Foodstuffs — Determination of aflatoxin B1, and the total content of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1
and G2 in cereals, nuts and derived products — High performance liquid chromatographic method
ISO/TS 16634-2, Food products — Determination of the total nitrogen content by combustion
according to the Dumas principle and calculation of the crude protein content — Part 2: Cereals,
pulses and milled cereal products
ISO 20483, Cereals and pulses — Determination of the nitrogen content and calculation of the crude
protein content — Kjeldahl method
ISO 24557, Pulses — Determination of moisture content — Air-oven method
CODEX Stan 193, Codex general Standards for contaminants and toxins in Food and Feed
Specifications
Variety 42/44 Counts per Ounce (12mm)
Moisture 12 – 14% Max
Admixture 0.2% Max
Total Defects 4.2% Max
Weeviled Seeds 0.2% Max
Packing 25 / 50kg PP bags
