Canadian Kabuli chickpeas
Canadian Kabuli chickpeas are grown in the drier zones of the prairies and sized into calibres for markets where seed size drives value. Cream-coloured, thin-skinned Kabuli types serve retail, hummus and dip manufacturing, canning, and snack applications.
Calibres and grades
- 9 mm+ — premium large calibre for retail markets.
- 8 mm — mainstream retail and foodservice.
- 7 mm — canning, hummus, and processing.
- Typical grades: No. 1 Canada, No. 2 Canada.
Indicative specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | max 14% |
| Admixture | typically max 0.2–1.0% |
| Damaged / discoloured | per contracted grade |
Specifications are indicative. Contracted specifications govern all sales. Quotations state grade, parameters, and crop year.
Applications
Retail packing, hummus and dips, canning, snacks (roasted/fried), flour and ingredients.
Packaging & loading
- 100 lb / 50 kg / 25 kg PP bags, ~1,000 kg totes, or bulk in lined container
- Container quantities are confirmed in each quotation
Documentation & shipping
- Full export document set incl. CFIA phytosanitary certificate
- Track Vancouver / CFR / CIF — see Logistics
Availability
- Harvest typically September–October; calibre availability varies by crop year
Chickpea FAQs
How is calibre measured?
Chickpeas are screened over sized sieves; a quotation such as “8 mm” states the minimum screen with a conformity percentage. Always compare conformity bases, not just the headline size.
Which calibre is right for hummus production?
Most hummus and dip manufacturers use 7–8 mm — larger calibres carry a retail premium that processing does not recover.
Need chickpeas to a specification?
Send your grade, calibre, packaging, and destination — we will quote against it.