Chickpeas
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Chickpeas are valued in international markets for their nutritional value, versatility and broad range of culinary applications. Known for their firm texture and mild, nutty flavour, they are used in salads, soups, stews, curries, spreads and many traditional and processed foods.
Their ability to retain their shape after cooking also makes them suitable for canning and various food-processing applications.
- Chickpeas
- Kabuli Chickpeas
- Split Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are round legumes appreciated for their firm texture and mild, nutty flavor. Widely used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian and other international cuisines, they are suitable for salads, soups, stews, curries and a broad range of prepared foods.
Their ability to retain their shape after cooking also makes them suitable for canning and other food-processing applications.
Kabuli Chickpeas
Kabuli chickpeas are large, light-coloured chickpeas characterized by their smooth, rounded appearance and mild, nutty flavor. Their size, attractive appearance and creamy texture after cooking make them particularly suitable for hummus, falafel, salads, ready-to-eat foods and other culinary preparations.
Kabuli chickpeas are among the principal types of chickpeas grown and exported by Canada.
Split Chickpeas
Split chickpeas, commonly known as chana dal, are produced by removing the outer hull of chickpeas and splitting the seeds into smaller portions. Compared with whole chickpeas, they generally require less cooking time and develop a tender texture while retaining a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
They are widely used in dals, curries, soups, stews and a variety of traditional South Asian dishes.
Sorliof Canada offers chickpeas from different origins, including Canada when available, in conventional or certified organic options according to specifications and availability.