Chickpeas Whole in Bulk - Seedea

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Chickpeas Whole

Whole Chickpeas – Bulk Supply for Food, Feed & Sustainable Production

Our Whole Chickpeas are sourced from trusted producers in Italy, France, Ukraine and Kazakhstan—regions with a rich history of chickpea cultivation. First domesticated in what is now modern-day Turkey, chickpeas quickly spread across the Middle East and the world, becoming one of the most important legumes for both human consumption and animal feed.

We supply bulk Whole Chickpeas for industrial food processing, packaging, and feed applications.

Available in:

  • 25 kg paper bags or 750–1000 kg big bags

  • Minimum order quantity: 12 tons

SPECIFICATION

Category:

Conventional Products, Gluten-Free Products, Organic Products

Origin:

EU: Italy, France, Non-EU: Ukraine, Kazakhstan

Purity:

99.9%

Shelf life:

12 months

Packaging:

25 kg PP bags or 750 kg / 1000 kg PP big bags

Harvest months:

June - August

TYPE

Check product specifications for different type of product:

Full product specification for Conventional Product
available in PDF file

Full product specification for Organic Product
available in PDF file

SPECIFICATION OF WHOLE CHICKPEAS

Source and Origin of Chickpeas

Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum), also known as garbanzo beans, are one of the world’s oldest cultivated legumes. They thrive in semi-arid climates and are now most abundantly grown in India, which accounts for over 70% of global production. Other key producers include Turkey, Mexico, and Ethiopia.

Whole chickpeas are widely used in both traditional cuisine and modern food processing, especially as a base for hummus, falafel, and plant-based meals.

Uses of Whole Chickpeas

Whole Chickpeas are incredibly versatile across the food industry:

  • Food Industry

    • Used whole in canned foods, ready meals, and salads

    • Ground into chickpea flour (besan) for gluten-free baking

    • Essential in hummus, falafel, soups, curries, and stews

    • Functional in plant-based snacks, pasta, and protein-rich baked goods

Whole Chickpeas are increasingly favored in vegan and vegetarian diets, thanks to their meaty texture and high protein content, serving as a sustainable alternative to animal protein.

Nutritional Benefits of Whole Chickpeas

Whole Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense superfood:

  • Rich in plant-based protein – supports muscle building and satiety

  • High in dietary fiber – aids digestion and blood sugar regulation

  • Naturally gluten-free – ideal for gluten-sensitive consumers

  • Source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and folate

  • Low in fat, with no cholesterol – heart-healthy profile

  • Low glycemic index – suitable for diabetic diets

These features make chickpeas a core ingredient in functional food, clean-label, and nutrient-enriched product development.

Sustainability and Agronomic Benefits

Chickpeas are more than just nutritious—they’re eco-friendly:

  • Fix nitrogen in the soil – reduces need for synthetic fertilizers

  • Support sustainable agriculture – low water requirements and carbon footprint

  • Crop rotation benefits – improve soil structure and fertility for future planting

These properties make chickpeas a sustainable choice for conscious food manufacturers and agricultural partners alike.

Quality and Safety Standards

At Seedea, we work only with carefully selected chickpea growers and processors who meet international food safety and quality requirements. Our Whole Chickpeas are:

  • Non-GMO and responsibly sourced

  • Cleaned, graded, and sorted for optimal consistency

  • Certified under ISO, HACCP, and FSSC 22000 standards

  • Available in both conventional and organic variants

We provide:

  • Whole Chickpeas – Food-Grade & Feed-Grade

  • Origin: Italy, France, Ukraine, Kazakhstan

  • Packaging: 25 kg paper bags or 750–1000 kg big bags

  • MOQ: 12 tons

About us

Our focus is on top-quality pseudocereals grown primarily in Poland, along with pulses and seeds sourced from trusted European suppliers and Kazakhstan. With our carefully curated range, you can trust that every product we offer has been chosen with expertise and care, ensuring exceptional quality

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We ensure consistent quality by conducting analyzes in accredited laboratories. How we do it? We analyze each incoming truck of raw material according to our analysis plan. We use third party auditors to evaluate the production sites.

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Safe Production Process

Our suppliers produce products in certified manufactures sites. How we make it safe? We implemented internal quality checks of the final product. Such internal report is provided by each supplier, to confirm each produced ton of the product was well verified before releasing it to the customer.

Safe Production Process

Our suppliers produce products in certified manufactures sites. How we make it safe? We implemented internal quality checks of the final product. Such internal report is provided by each supplier, to confirm each produced ton of the product was well verified before releasing it to the customer.

Flexible Delivery

Our suppliers receive updated delivery schedule each week so they can work accordingly and prepare the goods on- time. We can deliver the goods anywhere in Europe.

Flexible Delivery

Our suppliers receive updated delivery schedule each week so they can work accordingly and prepare the goods on- time. We can deliver the goods anywhere in Europe.

Sourcing

We source high quality products from trusted and approved suppliers. How we verify them? We visit producers before we start cooperation, we evaluate their production sites to learn more about it and verify whether producers can meet our customers’ requirements.

Sourcing

We source high quality products from trusted and approved suppliers. How we verify them? We visit producers before we start cooperation, we evaluate their production sites to learn more about it and verify whether producers can meet our customers’ requirements.

Quality Control

We ensure consistent quality by conducting analyzes in accredited laboratories. How we do it? We analyze each incoming truck of raw material according to our analysis plan. We use third party auditors to evaluate the production sites.

Quality Control

We ensure consistent quality by conducting analyzes in accredited laboratories. How we do it? We analyze each incoming truck of raw material according to our analysis plan. We use third party auditors to evaluate the production sites.

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