Canada is among the world's leading exporters of Kabuli chickpeas. Saskatchewan's Black Soil Zone produces large, cream-coloured Kabuli chickpeas renowned for consistent sizing, thin seed coat, and superior cooking quality — the preferred choice for Indian food manufacturing, hummus production, and wholesale roasted snack markets.
Origin & Harvest
Sourced direct from grower-shippers in Saskatchewan's Black Soil and Dark Brown soil zones — the highest-yielding chickpea region in Canada. Planted mid-May, harvested late August through September. New-crop availability from October; carry stocks supplied through Q2 of the following year. Crop-year declaration provided on every shipment.
Calibrations & Forms Supplied
- Kabuli 8 mm — CGC No. 2, value-grade for bulk processing
- Kabuli 9 mm (22/64 RH) — CGC No. 1, the export benchmark
- Kabuli 10 mm+ — premium retail and roasted-snack grade, on indent
Specifications
CGC Canada No. 2 or Better — 8/9 mm
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| FM % (Max) | 0.2 |
| Splits % | 2.0 |
| Damage % | 1.0 |
| Mechanical Damage % | 2.0 |
| Total Damage / Mechanical / Splits % | 3.0 |
| Green % | 1.0 |
| Moisture | 11–15% |
| Size | Max 10% under 7 mm |
| Kernel Count / 100 g | 195–245 |
| Metal Detection (packaged) | 2.0 mm Ferrous · 2.2 mm Non-Ferrous · 2.5 mm Stainless |
| X-Ray Detection (on request) | 2.5 mm SS · 7.0 mm LD Glass |
CGC Canada No. 1 — 9 mm, 22/64 RH
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| FM % (Max) | 0.10 |
| Splits % | 1.0 |
| Damage % | 0.50 |
| Mechanical Damage % | 1.0 |
| Total Damage / Mechanical / Splits % | 1.5 |
| Other Colors % | Nil |
| Green % | 0.5 |
| Moisture | 11–15% |
| Sizing | Minimum 95% above 22/64 RH sieve |
Handling & Packaging
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 24 months from date of packaging |
| Storage | Ambient — cool & dry |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Packaging | 25 kg · 50 kg · 1 MT · Bulk |
Shipping & Trade Terms
FOB Vancouver, CPT Vancouver and CIF major ports including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Chittagong, Karachi, Port Qasim, Colombo and Jebel Ali. Standard FCL 24–26 MT bagged or up to 28 MT in bulk container liners. Payment: irrevocable LC at sight, CAD or TT against shipping documents — subject to buyer credentials and trade history.
Common End-Uses
Hummus and tahini manufacturing, Indian chana masala and chole retail packing, roasted chickpea snack production, canned chickpeas, falafel and Middle Eastern mezze, besan (chickpea flour) milling, and plant-protein ingredient supply.
Certifications
All shipments include CGC official weight and grade certificates, CFIA phytosanitary certificates, and certificate of origin. Third-party pre-shipment inspection certificate (SGS or Intertek) and metal-detection records are available on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes of Kabuli chickpeas do you supply?＋
8 mm, 9 mm and 10 mm calibrations. Most volume ships as CGC No. 2 (8/9 mm) and CGC No. 1 (9 mm, 22/64 RH sieve). Larger 10 mm+ premium calibre available on indent.
What is the difference between Kabuli and Desi chickpeas?＋
Kabuli chickpeas are large, cream-coloured, smooth-skinned and round — used for hummus, chana masala, salads and roasted snacks. Desi chickpeas are smaller, darker, and angular — typically split into Chana Dal. We supply Canadian Kabuli; Desi is sourced from Australian and Indian origins on request.
What does '22/64 RH' mean?＋
It is the round-hole sieve specification used by the Canadian Grain Commission. A chickpea passing over a 22/64-inch (8.7 mm) round-hole sieve qualifies as 9 mm calibre. Buyers spec it to guarantee consistent visual sizing.
Why are Canadian Kabuli chickpeas preferred for hummus manufacturing?＋
Saskatchewan's Black Soil Zone produces a thin seed coat, low split rate, and high water-absorption capacity — yielding a creamier hummus paste with better shelf appeal and lower processing waste than warm-climate origins.
What is the minimum order quantity?＋
One full container load (FCL) — 24–26 MT bagged or up to 28 MT in bulk container liners. Multi-container vessel parcels accepted for India and Pakistan buyers.
Which ports do you ship Kabuli chickpeas to?＋
Primary discharge: Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Chittagong, Karachi, Port Qasim, Colombo, Jebel Ali. FOB and CPT Vancouver available for buyer-arranged carriage.
Are metal-detected or X-ray inspected shipments available?＋
Yes. Standard packaged shipments are metal-detected (2.0 mm Ferrous · 2.2 mm Non-Ferrous · 2.5 mm Stainless). X-ray inspection (2.5 mm SS · 7.0 mm LD Glass) available on request for retail-grade and food-manufacturing buyers.
What is the harvest season and new-crop availability?＋
Planting mid-May, harvest late August through September. New crop available from October each year; old-crop carry stocks supplied through Q2 of the following year.