The pros and cons of chickpeas are nutrient-rich and too high in protein, respectively.

Chickpeas are rich in nutrients, 100 grams of dried chickpeas contain 20.5 grams of protein, comparable to raw pork and beef, and gluten-free, which is close to the amount of protein found in miscellaneous legumes, such as red beans and mung beans.

100 grams of dry chickpeas contain 6 grams of fatty acids, higher than red beans and mung beans, and much lower than soybeans, of which there are only 0.6 grams of unsaturated fatty acids, 35 mg phytosterols, does not contain cholesterol, and long-term preservation is not easy to rancidity. Moderate consumption can be supplemented for the body's nutritional needs. Chickpeas are also rich in soluble dietary fiber.

Chickpeas are rich in protein, if consumed in excess, may lead to excessive protein content in the body, chickpeas are rich in phytoestrogens, should not be consumed in excess for a long time.

Growing environment of chickpeas

Grown at an altitude of about 2000-2700 meters. The soil requirements are not stringent and it can grow from sandy, sandy loam to heavy loam. However, it grows and develops best on light loam with good drainage and loose texture. Its suitable pH value of 5.5.-8.6, the optimal temperature for the day 23-29 ℃, night 15-21 ℃.

Chickpea emergence to flowering requires an effective cumulative temperature of 750-800 ℃, emergence to maturity requires an effective cumulative temperature of 1900-2800 ℃. Chickpea is drought-resistant and drought-tolerant, and can grow in areas with annual rainfall of 280-1500 millimeters. However, under conditions of excessive rainfall and poor drainage, the plant grows poorly.

Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Chickpea