The pigeon peas (Cajanuscajan), alternatively known as Angola Pea, Gungo Pea, Congo-Pea, Pigeon-Pea, No Eye Pea, Red Gram, Yellow Dhal, Puerto Rico Pea, is a plant species in the legume family of the widely cultivated genus CajanusAdans. Four varieties of pigeon peas are: tree types, tall varieties, dwarf varieties and smaller bushes. Pigeon peas are one of the most important food legume crops which grow in the tropical and subtropical climates. It is a drought tolerant and warm weather crop.
It was domesticated in India 3,500 years ago. The seeds are used as grains in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It was grown for thousands of years in India. Around 2,000 BC, pigeon pea was developed in East Africa which was then brought to the America. Today pigeon pea is grown widely throughout the world in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Properties Values / Limits
Foreign Matter Max. 1%
Weevilled Max. 3.0%
Broken Max. 2.0%
Damage Max. 3%
Foriegn beans Max. 0.5%
Common Packing For Container Shipment
Products Packing Container
Pigeon peas 25KG / 50 Kg PP Bags Loaded in 20' FCL or 40' FCL
About the product:
A yellow-colored lentil that is flat on one side and oblong in form, it is commonly used in Indian cuisine. Arhar dal or split toor (tuvar) dal are two frequent names for pigeon pea. Its origins may be traced back to the eastern section of peninsular India. It serves as both a meal and a cover crop. It is ususally served with a hot bowl of rice. It has a nutty, mild taste. They were first farmed 3500 years ago, and now, over 4.3 million pounds of pigeon peas are produced each worldwide, with India accounting for 82%.
Nutritional Value:
Pigeon Peas is extremely nutritious since it is high in proteins and amino acids. Theyâ??re also a good source of vitamin C. It has a high dietary fibre content and is cholesterol-free. They also contain thiamine, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, copper and manganese, it also provides an adequate amount of iron and selenium.
Health Benefits:
Its high carbohydrate content aids in maintaining a healthy blood sugar level while also providing energy. Some of the health benefits of Pigeon Peas are:
Maintains blood pressure
Prevents anemia
Aids weight loss
Helps to boost energy
Promotes a health heart
Improves digestive health
Pigeon Peas
Nutrients: Calories - 343 calories, Dietary Fiber - 15 g , Carbohydrate 63 g.
Protein: 22g
Protein: 22g
Fat: Fat - 1.5g
Vitamin: vitamin D
Product Details: Pigeon pea is one of the most popular tropical and subtropical legumes. It is fast-growing and also known to be drought resistant. The pigeon pea exporter in India exports tonnes of pigeon pea each year. Pigeon peas are used to many cuisines across the world including India and Indonesia. Thus the pigeon pea export from India has been on the rise. Due to its uses in animal feeding and so on Indian pigeon pea exporter is earning good profits. Many varieties are included in pigeon pea export from India.
Dry pigeon peas are common in Indonesian and Indian cuisines. In India, pigeon peas are soaked, dried, hulled and split to prepare dhal. In Indonesia, pigeon peas are fermented with Rhizopus mold then soaked, dehulled, and cooked to produce tempeh. Fermentation with Aspergillus oryza gives a sauce similar to soy sauce, Dry peas can be ground and mixed with wheat flour to give a higher protein content than flour alone. Immature pods may be cooked in curries and other relishes.
Pigeon pea has numerous uses in animal feeding as well. The leaves and pods are valuable and palatable protein-rich fodder. Leaves are sometimes used to replace alfalfa in ruminant diets in areas where alfalfa cannot be grown. Seed processing by-products, and sometimes the whole seeds, are used as livestock feed. The seeds can be fed to poultry and mixtures of pigeon peas with maize grain. Plant breeders have created varieties adapted to drier conditions, more resistant to diseases, and suited to different production systems and cropping cycles. Since the 1990s there has been an increase in varieties available, allowing selection of cultivars with not only higher grain yields but also higher forage yields and crude protein.
Dodoma Crop of Year 2024 with Quality Specifications : Moisture 12.7% Admixture 1.56% Purity 98.44% Broken /Plit 0.33% Weevilled damage 1.67%
Packed in New 50 Kg bags. 2500 bags of 50 kg bags each.
Pigeon pea is one of the most popular tropical and subtropical legumes. It is fast-growing and also known to be drought resistant. The pigeon pea exporter in India exports tonnes of pigeon pea each year. Pigeon peas are used to many cuisines across the world including India and Indonesia. Thus the pigeon pea export from India has been on the rise. Due to its uses in animal feeding and so on Indian pigeon pea exporter is earning good profits. Many varieties are included in pigeon pea export from India.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrients Calories - 343 calories
Dietary Fiber - 15 g
Fat - 1.5g
Carbohydrate 63 g
Protein 22g
Minerals Thiamin
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Copper
Manganese
Freshly harvested Kenyan Pigeon Peas whole or split. Naturally grown, sun-dried, and well-graded. High in protein, gluten-free, and suitable for various cuisines. Packed in 50kg bags or as per demand, with bulk shipping options available.
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