Dried Chickpeas 500g Ying Zui Dou Whole Grains for Cooking Sprouting and Snacks

Dried Chickpeas, known in Chinese as Ying Zui Dou (鹰嘴豆), are the seeds of Cicer arietinum, a widely used grain legume in Chinese whole-grain and herbal food traditions. Sun-dried whole seeds with a firm texture and mild nutty flavor, they are traditionally valued as a nourishing everyday food. In TCM food therapy, chickpeas are commonly used in congee, soups, and mixed grain dishes. Store in a cool dry place and cook thoroughly before eating.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried chickpeas with a high intact-grain rate of 85% or more
• Botanical source Cicer arietinum, known in Chinese as Ying Zui Dou 鹰嘴豆
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Versatile for congee, soups, stews, roasting, and sprouting
• Suitable for bulk buying and daily whole-grain cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically beige to light tan seeds with a distinctive beak-like shape and firm, dense texture. The dried seeds have a mild, neutral aroma, and when cooked they turn tender with a creamy, slightly nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into mixed grain congee with rice and millet
• Add to soups and stews for a hearty texture
• Roast or pan-fry as a crispy savory snack
• Soak and sprout for salads and stir-fries
• Blend into hummus or grain bowls

Traditional Uses

In Chinese whole-grain and food therapy traditions, chickpeas are commonly cooked with other grains such as millet, red beans, and barley in nourishing congees and soups. They are traditionally associated with supporting everyday strength and digestion as part of a balanced diet. Roasted chickpeas are also a familiar folk snack, and the seeds are often included in mixed grain packs for seasonal and daily cooking.

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