Product Name: Desi Chana (Bengal Gram / Kala Chana)
Scientific Name: Cicer arietinum
Description:
Desi Chana is a smaller, brown-colored chickpea with a rough texture. It is known for its rich nutty flavor and dense nutritional profile. The outer layer of Desi Chana is usually removed to produce split chana dal, while the whole chana is often used in curries, salads, and snacks.
Uses:
- Culinary: Used in a variety of Indian dishes such as chana masala, chana dal, and sprouted chana salads. It is also used to make snacks like chana chaat and roasted chana.
- Nutritional Products: Known for its high protein and fiber content, making it popular in health foods and weight management diets.
- Flour: Ground into besan (chickpea flour), which is a staple in Indian cooking for making pakoras, sweets, and other dishes.
Nutritional Value (per 100g):
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 19 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Dietary Fiber: 17 g
- Iron: 4.31 mg
- Calcium: 202 mg
Grades & Specifications:
- Size: Small, typically 4-6 mm.
- Color: Brown to dark brown.
- Moisture: Max 10%
- Purity: 98-99%
- Foreign Matter: Max 1%
- Broken/Split: Max 2%
Packaging:
- Bags: 25 kg, 50 kg, or as per buyer’s requirement.
- Type: Jute Bags, Polypropylene (PP) Bags, HDPE Bags, or Laminated Pouches for smaller quantities.
Shelf Life: 12-18 months when stored in a cool, dry place.
Origin: Predominantly grown in India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
Applications:
- Export: Desi Chana is widely exported to countries in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Domestic Market: Commonly used in Indian households and by food processors.
Availability: Year-round
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Typically 20 Metric Tons (MT) or as per buyer's request.
Brands Offering Desi Chana:
- Rajdhani
- Tata Sampann
- Organic Tattva
- 24 Mantra Organic
- BB Royal (BigBasket)