The chickpea is an annual plant often incorporated into crop rotation programs, which is when various crops are planted in the same field in a particular order. Its Latin name is Cicer arietinum L, and there are mentions of it in Ancient Greek under the name “ereventhi" . Its high nutritional value fuels the body with an abundance of nutrients.
Chickpeas
Where we grow them
Our chickpeas are grown in Macedonia and Thessaly.
When we grow them
They are sown in November and harvested in June.
Nutrients
High in proteins
High in fiber
Source of iron
Source of phosphorus
Why they are good for us
Chickpeas are high in fiber and proteins, which contribute to maintaining our muscle which contribute to the maintenance of our miscle mass and normal bones.. They are also a source of iron and phosphorus, which contribute to the maintenance of normal teeth.
