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chickpea
[ chik-pee ]
noun
- Also called garbanzo. a widely cultivated plant, Cicer arietinum, of the legume family, bearing pods containing pealike seeds.
- the seeds of this plant, used extensively as a food.
chickpea
/ ˈtʃɪkˌpiː /
noun
- a bushy leguminous plant, Cicer arietinum, cultivated for its edible pealike seeds in the Mediterranean region, central Asia, and Africa
- Also calledgarbanzo the seed of this plant
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of chickpea1
Example Sentences
Some companies will use other proteins, such as wheat gluten, legumes – lentils, chickpeas, peas, beans – and proteins from seed oils.
Roasted and ground lupin, chickpea, malted barley, and chicory are amongst the major ingredients the company works with, along with an undisclosed natural flavouring.
For example, a curry with lentils or chickpeas, or a vegetable-based pizza instead of one with ham or salami.
And vegans could try chickpea masala or a fresh bar with fruit, vegetables and hummus.
The projected supply gap has left the industry scrambling for possible fixes, including non-arabica coffee species and caffeine-infused alternatives made from substances like chickpeas and date seeds.
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