Turkish Gram

Turkish Gram, botanically Cicer arietinum L. var. kabuli, refers to the larger-seeded Kabuli chickpea variety cultivated across India and historically associated with Turkish and Middle Eastern markets that shaped its international trade name. Despite the geographic misnomer, Indian production of this large-seeded chickpea type is substantial, with cultivation concentrated in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and parts of Maharashtra, regions that together make India the world's largest chickpea producer at approximately 9-10 million tonnes annually. Turkish gram is distinguished by its large seed size (7-10 mm diameter), thin seed coat, cream-to-light-tan colour, and mild, neutral flavour — attributes that make it the preferred ingredient for hummus production, roasted chickpea snacks, flour milling for gramme applications, and direct-consumption preparations across Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and South Asian food markets.

Export quality is graded on seed size and uniformity, colour brightness and cleanliness of the cream/white coat, damaged kernel percentage (2% maximum), broken grain content, and protein content (20-22% dry weight basis). Moisture is maintained at 12% maximum for an 18-24 month shelf life in airtight, cool, dry storage. Sortex optical cleaning achieves 99%+ purity with foreign matter and admixture controlled below 1%. Pesticide residue testing against EU Regulation EC 396/2005 MRL thresholds ensures compliance for European market entry. FSSAI and APEDA certifications from processing facilities provide the mandatory regulatory framework for Indian agricultural commodity exports, and Non-GMO certificate confirms the conventional breeding status of all chickpea varieties currently in commercial cultivation.

B2B buyers include hummus and chickpea-paste manufacturers in Israel, Lebanon, the USA, and the UK who specify large, clean-coated kabuli for smooth texture and premium product aesthetics; roasted chickpea snack manufacturers across the Gulf and North Africa who value the large uniform seed size and bright colour of Turkish gram for premium retail presentation; besan flour millers and food processors who use the large-seeded kabuli for gram flour with superior texture characteristics; and South Asian diaspora grocery importers in the UAE, UK, and Canada who market large-count kabuli chickpeas to consumers familiar with the higher-quality larger-seeded varieties from Turkish or Australian origins. Shipments are available in 25-50 kg bags and 1 MT bulk sacks from Nhava Sheva, Chennai, and Mundra under FOB, CIF, or CFR terms.

As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Turkish Gram meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.

Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Turkish Gram is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.