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Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas / Desi Chana)

Category: Pulses, Lentils & Legumes

Small, dark brown, angular Indian Black Chickpeas (Desi Chana). Machine-cleaned and optical-sorted. Known for an exceptionally low glycemic index and high dietary fiber content. Heavily exported to service global South Asian diaspora and healthy plant-protein markets.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Commercial canning, production of split Chana Dal, dry-roasted snack manufacturing, and staple South Asian culinary curries.

How to Use / Processing

Soak for 8-12 hours before pressure boiling. Excellent stability under high-heat canning vats without grain rupture.

Nomenclature & Terminology

  • Indian Regional: Hindi: Kala Chana | Telugu: Nalla Senagalu | Tamil: Karuppu Kadalai | Malayalam: Kadala | Marathi: Harbhara / Kala Chana | Gujarati: Kala Chana | Bengali: Kalo Chola | Kannada: Kari Kadale
  • Global Markets: Arabic: Hummus Aswad | Spanish: Garbanzos Negros / Desi | French: Pois Chiches Noirs | German: Schwarze Kichererbsen | Mandarin: Hei Yingzui Dou (黑鹰嘴豆) | Russian: Chernyy Nut | Japanese: Kuro Hiyokomame | Turkish: Siyah Nohut | Persian: Nokhod-e Siah | Italian: Ceci Neri | Thai: Thua Luk Kai Dam | Vietnamese: Đậu Gà Đen | Korean: Geomeun Byeong-ari Kong | Indonesian: Kacang Arab Hitam | Portuguese: Grão-de-Bico Negro

Functional & Health Benefits

An absolute powerhouse for blood sugar regulation due to its low GI. Rich in soluble fiber, iron, and protein, supporting gut health, weight loss, and vascular strength.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data
HSN Code 07132000
Botanical/Scientific Name Cicer arietinum (Desi Type)
Geographical Origin Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra (India)
Primary Varieties / Grade Machine Cleaned / Sortexed
Chemical & Physical Specifications
Moisture Content Max 10.0% to 12.0%
Foreign Matter / Admixture Max 0.5%
Quality & Compliance Marks Weevil damage < 1%. UK/EU Pesticide MRL compliant.
Logistics & Export Protocol
Primary Packaging 25kg / 50kg PP Bags
Container Payload 22 - 24 MT (20FT - Heavy Cargo)
Fumigation Protocol Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2)

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Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas / Desi Chana)

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