Supplier From
Hyderabad,
Telangana,
India
Supplier From
Hyderabad,
Telangana,
India
Bengal Gram (Desi Chickpea), commonly known as Kala Chana or Black Chickpea, is the whole, unhusked form of Cicer arietinum L. India contributes ~86% of global production. The Desi variety features small, angular seeds with a thick, dark brown to black, wrinkled seed coat distinct from larger, smoother Kabuli chickpeas. Prized for robust, earthy flavour, firm texture, and exceptional nutrition. Lower glycemic index suits health-conscious consumers.
2. Production Process
Cultivation: Rabi (winter) crop, sown Oct-Nov; cool, dry climate; deep ploughing
Harvesting: Matures 90-160 days; cut when leaves turn reddish-brown
Sun Drying: Sun-dried 5-7 days for safe moisture levels
Threshing: Grains separated from plant material; winnowed
Cleaning: Multi-stage: Air Aspiration, Gravity Separation, Sieve Screening, Sortex Colour Sorting
Testing: Moisture, Foreign Matter, Purity, Damaged/Weeviled, Aflatoxin 10 PPB
Packaging: Food-grade PP bags with inner liner (50 kg std); Custom options
Dispatch: Ready stock within 48-72 hrs with full export docs
3. Product Specifications
Parameter Specification
Form Whole (Unhusked)
Polish Unpolished (Natural)
Colour Dark Brown to Black
Shape Small, Angular, Wrinkled
Cleaning Sortex / Machine Cleaned
Moisture Max 10-12%
Foreign Material Max 1%
Broken/Splits Max 2%
Damaged/Weeviled Max 3%
Shelf Life 12 Months
Packaging 50 kg PP Bags (Customizable)
Origin India
Status In Stock
4. Quality Parameters International Standards
Parameter International Std Our Std
Purity Min 98% 99%+
Foreign Matter Max 1% <0.5%
Broken/Splits Max 2% 1.5%
Damaged/Weeviled Max 3% <2%
Moisture Max 12% 10-11%
Insect Damage Nil 0% (Fumigated)
Aflatoxin 10 PPB As per buyer
5. Packaging Options (Customizable)
Type Weight Suitable For
PP Bags + Inner Liner 50 kg Bulk importers
PP Bags + Inner Liner 25 kg Semi-bulk buyers
Jute Bags 50 kg Traditional packaging
Retail Pouches 500g-5kg Supermarkets, e-commerce
Vacuum Packed As required Premium buyers
Private labelling & custom bag printing available.
6. Export Documentation
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading/AWB
COO
Phytosanitary
Fumigation
Quality/Lab Test
GSP (if applicable)
Any other as per buyer's country
7. Order Details
Order Type MOQ Dispatch Time
Sample 1-5 Bags Within 24 hrs
Trial Container 1 x 20' FCL (~18-20 MT) Within 48 hrs
Bulk 2+ Containers Within 48-72 hrs
Contact: Competitive pricing (FOB/CIF/CNF), Free samples, Custom packaging,
Specific quality/certification.