Geographical Indication product; Denizli Roasted Chickpeas

It is important for product quality that the natural climate of food products is met for growing or the geographical culture's expertise in that food. Among the issues that we pay the most attention while growing the product, the origin information comes first.

Where does chickpea grow? The answers to questions such as which city is famous for its chickpeas determine our consumption habits. One of the regions where roasted chickpeas, which is traditionally one of the most consumed nuts, is produced intensively is Denizli. Denizli Chickpeas, which constitutes the majority of the chickpea market in our country, is produced in Serinhisar district.

What are the Benefits of Chickpeas?

Chickpeas have beneficial effects for health thanks to the vitamins B6, C, fiber and potassium they contain. Thanks to the effect of increasing the feeling of satiety arising from its fibrous structure, it is among the indispensable nutrients of diets. Chickpeas are among the foods most preferred by those who want to lose their excess weight.

How Many Calories in Chickpeas?

A handful of chickpeas is thought to be 30 calories.

What are the Types of Chickpeas?

Yellow Chickpea: Yellow chickpea is the first type of chickpea that comes to mind among the types of chickpeas. Yellow Chickpeas are also known as double roasted chickpeas.

White Chickpea: Another popular chickpea variety is White Chickpea. It is slightly smaller than the yellow chickpea in size.

Salted Yellow Chickpeas: It is a saltier type of roasted chickpea than the Classic Yellow Chickpeas. Roasted chickpeas with salt is frequently consumed by nut lovers.

Colored Chickpea Candy: Among the roasted chickpeas, it is the most preferred colored roasted chickpea candy for sweet lovers. Candy roasted chickpeas, which is a normal roasted chickpea covered with coconut and milk chocolate, is among the indispensable nuts for children.

Chickpeas with Honey and Sesame: Chickpeas with Honey and Sesame, which is one of the indispensable types of chickpeas for dessert lovers, is highly nutritious thanks to the honey and sesame it contains as a sweet element.

Roasted chickpeas is a cultural heritage that spreads to the world cuisine through Anatolian culture. The culture, which became widespread with the opening of the first roasted chickpea shops in Istanbul in the 17th century, has been carried to the present day with many kinds of roasted chickpeas.