Botanical name: Cicer arietinum L.
Other name: gram or Bengal gram, chhana, chana, or channa, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea
Derived from the chickpea legume (Cicer Arietinum) and dissolved in a base of glycerin and water, this extract is rich in proteins, vitamins, fibers, and essential minerals such as manganese, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. It is recommended to be incorporated into formulas within the water phase at a typical usage level of 5 – 10%.
Medicinal Uses:
- They help with digestion. Chickpeas are high in dietary fiber, especially a soluble fiber called raffinose
- They can help lower cholesterol. Soluble fiber is good for more than gut health
- They may lower your cancer risk
- They give you stronger bones
- They could boost your mental health
