Global Production of Chickpeas and its Nutritional Benefits
Chickpeas are also commonly known as garbanzo beans and belong to the legume family. Legume family includes a variety of peanuts, beans, soybeans and lentils. Chickpeas have two types- 1st one is known in India as kabuli chana while the second one is known desi chana. The commodity is native to the Mediterranean region and is consumed on a massive scale. Due to its several health benefits, demand for the chickpeas has been consistently growing over the years. Manufacturers and exporters have been making a handsome profit trading Kabuli Chickpeas in Bulk . The leading producers of chickpeas in the world are countries like India, Australia, Turkey, Russia and the USA. In the year 2018, Australia produced a massive 11 million tons while Australia was second at 2 million tons. Chickpeas like all the legume is a rich source of protein and fiber. For vegetarians, protein requirement can be fulfilled with the consumption of chickpeas (kabuli). The seeds of chickpeas (kabuli) are generall...