What are the benefits of chickpeas, how is it produced? A short history of chickpeas!
What is chickpea?
Roasted chickpeas and turning them into natural snacks is called. It is obtained by roasting chickpeas in special ovens after days of work. Chickpeas, one of the first foods that come to mind when we talk about nuts in our country, has a history of 7000 years. It is thought to have originated in the Middle East.
A brief history of chickpeas
In the Kızılca (Town) District of the Tavas District of Denizli, roasted chickpeas have been produced with traditional methods for approximately 500 years. Traditional roasted chickpeas have been produced in Serinhisar District since the 1980s. Serinhisar District has started to produce roasted chickpeas in factories with modern machines and has become Turkey's most important roasted chickpea production center, branded and started exporting. In Serinhisar, besides the traditional yellow and white chickpeas, different production methods such as spicy, sugary, etc. were tried and approximately 30 different types of roasted chickpeas were produced and product diversification was pursued.
Source: Turkey Culture Portal
How is chickpea produced?
Kütahya roasted chickpeas
It was found for the first time by Sheikh Murat Gazi in 1370-1390. He discovered that chickpeas were heated and kept waiting.
Production stages of chickpeas
It is obtained by seasoning the chickpeas after days of work and roasting them in special ovens. This process goes through the following stages: Chickpea is subjected to the annealing process, that is, the heating process, 3 times in 3 separate days. After the third annealing, it is laid out on an area and left to rest. This covers a period of approximately 15 days. The chickpea is soaked in the evening of the day it will be made, so that it swells. The next day, the roasted chickpeas are first heated in the pan, and then the shells are removed by gently pressing with a tool called "mafrak". During this process, some of the chickpeas are divided into two. These two parts are separated from the whole by a sieve. Splits are also called "broken chickpeas". These are mostly used to make chickpea flour.
yellow spotted chickpeas
Yellow chickpeas gain a black spotted appearance on yellow after being roasted once again. This is called "double roasted chickpeas". Fresh chickpeas should crumble like flour when squeezed between two fingers.
Rumor about Tavsanli roasted chickpeas: The land of roasted chickpeas
According to a rumor of the name Tavşanlı; It is believed that the name was formed in this way, as it is described as "breadful glorious", meaning to temper, that is, to roast, which is used in the production of roasted chickpeas. For this reason, this district is called the land of chickpeas. Currently, there are 40 types of Chickpeas. But skilful masters continue to work every day to produce a new type of roasted chickpea.
Main types of Chickpeas are Roasted, Sugary, White, Crispy, Salty, Hot, Crispy, Sauced.
While chickpea helps to lose weight, it protects your stomach and contributes to heart health. It is a food rich in minerals such as calcium, manganese, phosphate, magnesium, zinc, as well as vitamins such as vitamin K and B6.
What are the Benefits of Chickpeas?
Some of the health benefits of chickpeas, which are generally known as yellow and white, are as follows:
Contributes to bone development
Due to the presence of minerals such as vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphate, chickpea helps maintain bone structure and strength.
good for stomach
It is recommended to consume frequently for those with stomach ailments such as reflux and gastritis. Chickpeas are good for gastritis and pain by helping to absorb gastric juice.
Protects the heart
Thanks to B6, C vitamins, fiber and potassium in its content, it has a protective effect on heart health. Rich fiber in chickpeas; lowers bad cholesterol. In this way, the risk of heart diseases such as stroke, stroke, heart attack and vascular occlusion decreases.
Provides protection against cancer
Selenium is an abundant mineral in chickpeas. Chickpeas are also obtained from chickpeas. Selenium contributes to the liver enzyme. It helps to scavenge some free radicals that cause cancer. It prevents inflammation, prevents the growth of tumors, and prevents cancerous cells and tumors from multiplying and spreading.
Helps to lose weight
Chickpeas help to eat less by providing a feeling of fullness. This feature provides significant benefits for those who want to lose weight.
Reduces the risk of diabetes
Studies have shown that regular consumption of chickpeas reduces the amount of insulin in the body. Chickpeas reduce the risk of diabetes by helping to lower blood sugar levels.
Supports the immune system
Chickpeas is an important source of iron, which helps strengthen immunity. A strong immune system increases the body's resistance to diseases. Iron also helps prevent anemia by helping to produce red blood cells and certain hormones.
Protects the skin
Chickpeas are an important source of manganese content, and manganese helps protect the skin. In addition, thanks to its antioxidant properties, it meets 85% of the daily mineral. It helps to prevent redness caused by UV rays on the skin.