White chickpeas

Chickpeas were a staple food in the diet of our ancestors and even today they are a food with nutritional properties, essential for providing energy to our bodies. Although they are not perfect for low-calorie diets, they have a lot of substances essential for the health of the body, such as plant proteins, fiber, vitamin C and some B vitamins, minerals and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Saponins also give chickpeas therapeutic properties in relation to cholestorol and triglyceride control. They also appear to have antiacid properties and can therefore be used in cases of ulcers. Chickpeas are among the most nutritious legumes with a high energy value and suitable for various recipes.