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What is another name for chickpeas?
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Garbanzo
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  • Garbanzo (89.7%)

  • Adzuki (1.7%)

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The chickpea is also commonly known as a garbanzo bean. While that may be its most popular nickname, chickpeas also go by Bengal grams and Egyptian peas. Chickpeas are very good for you and are a part of the legume grouping in the vegetable family. They are a high source of protein, especially for people who do not eat meats or other animal sources of protein. Chickpeas can be used to make hummus, a delicious paste eaten around the world.