Size (length*width*height): 15cm x 8cm x 30cm

Origin: Imported

Expiry Date: Between 9 to 15 months

Certifications: Organic Certified

Benefits of Chickpeas

1) Chickpeas are particularly high in fiber. Studies have shown that people with type 1 diabetes who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels. For people with type 2 diabetes, higher fiber intake may improve blood sugar, lipid, and insulin levels.

2) The iron, phosphate, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K in chickpeas all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.

3) The high fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B-6 content all support heart health. Chickpeas contain significant amounts of fiber, which helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease.

4) Although the mineral selenium is not present in most fruits and vegetables, it can be found in chickpeas. It helps the enzymes of the liver to function properly and detoxify some cancer-causing compounds in the body. Additionally, selenium prevents inflammation and decreases tumor growth rates.

5) Chickpeas also contain folate, which plays a role in DNA synthesis and repair, and so helps prevent the formation of cancer cells from mutations in the DNA. Saponins, phytochemicals present in chickpeas, prevent cancer cells from multiplying and spreading throughout the body.

6) High-fiber intakes from chickpeas are associated with a lowered risk of colorectal cancer.

7) Vitamin C functions as a powerful antioxidant and helps protect cells against free radical damage.

8) Research shows that including chickpeas in the diet lowers the amount of low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol, in the blood

9) The choline in chickpeas helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.

10) Because of their high fiber content, chickpeas help to prevent constipation and promote regularity for a healthful digestive tract.

Down To Earth products are free from any chemicals, fertilisers, pesticides, toxic substances, synthetic hormones and are certified according to international standards for organic production, processing and packaging. These chickpeas are USDA Certified.

Cooking tips:
Before using dried chick peas in recipe, soak in cold water for twelve hours and then cook in pressure cooker for 20-25 minutes or boil for one and half hours. After soaking and cooking, chickpeas grow more than double in size. Dried chickpeas can also be roasted, spiced and eaten as a snack. Cooked whole chickpea can be added to salads, soups, and stews.