{"id":44,"date":"2025-03-26T02:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T02:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.soton.ac.uk\/sotonbeans\/?p=44"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:42:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:42:57","slug":"chickpeas-information-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.soton.ac.uk\/sotonbeans\/2025\/03\/26\/chickpeas-information-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"Chickpeas Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Amazing World of Chickpeas<\/strong>!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

One of the most fascinating legumes in the world! Did you know chickpeas have been grown for thousands of years and are used in delicious dishes all over the world? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore their journey from seed to sprout and all the way to your plate! \ud83c\udf31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are Chickpeas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Chickpeas (scientific name: Cicer arietinum<\/em>) are small, round legumes packed with nutrients. They are native to Iran and Iraq<\/strong> but are now grown in many parts of Western Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at the map below to see where chickpeas are grown!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chickpea Power! \ud83d\udcaa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chickpeas are not just tasty; they are super healthy too! Check out their nutrition profile<\/strong> per 100g<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrient<\/strong><\/td>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Energy<\/td>180 kcal<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>9.54g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbohydrate<\/td>29.98g<\/td><\/tr>
Fat<\/td>2.99g<\/td><\/tr>
Salt<\/td>0.61g<\/td><\/tr>
Fiber<\/td>8.6g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How Are Chickpeas Used in Cooking? \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. India<\/strong>: Made into a curry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Iran<\/strong>: Made into a stew<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Across the world<\/strong>: Used to make hummus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Did You Know? \ud83e\udd2f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    \u2615 Ground chickpeas have been used as a caffeine-free coffee substitute since the 18th century!<\/strong> That\u2019s right\u2014people used chickpeas to make a coffee alternative long before decaf coffee was invented!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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