Roasted Chickpeas (Roasted Chana)
Elysium Agri supplies roasted chickpeas (roasted chana, bhuna chana) in bulk for export, in three forms: with skin, without skin (peeled) and split (roasted chana dal). They are sand-roasted from bold desi chana in Gujarat's Rajkot–Gondal roasting belt, crisp, low in moisture and tested as a ready-to-eat food.
Roasted chana is a high-protein snack (about 20 g of protein per 100 g) and a staple ingredient for chutneys, sattu and snack mixes. Most Indian exports go to the USA, the Gulf, the UK, Canada, Australia and Southeast Asia.
Roasted Chickpeas Specification
Forms
With skin · without skin · split (dal)
Raw Material
Bold desi chana
Broken
≤ 1–2% (whole forms)
Foreign Matter
Nil visible
Taste
Plain or salted
Salmonella
Absent in 25 g
Aflatoxin
B1 ≤ 2
Packing
25 kg lined bags · cartons · private label
Roasted Chickpeas: Export Specification (All Forms)
The standard export specification for our roasted chana. Form-specific values are on the With Skin, Without Skin and Split pages. India's standard for roasted Bengal gram is IS 18140:2023. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Roasted chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L., desi type), sand- or hot-air-roasted | Roasted chana / bhuna chana / roasted gram |
| Forms | With skin (chilka) · without skin (phutana) · split (roasted chana dal / dalia) | See the form pages |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Broken | ≤ 1–2% (whole forms) | Sieve |
| Texture | Crisp and crunchy, not hard or burnt | Sensory |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 10³ cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Pesticide residues | Within EU / destination MRLs | Tested on the raw chana |
| Lead / cadmium | ≤ 0.20 / ≤ 0.040 mg/kg | ICP-MS; EU pulse limits |
| Nutrition (typical, per 100 g) | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | About 370 kcal | — |
| Protein | About 20–22 g | — |
| Fat | About 5 g | No added oil |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Packing | 25 kg PP bags with PE liner · 10–15 kg cartons | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (moisture, micro, aflatoxin) · FSSAI licence and export health certificate (where required) · Certificate of Origin · Phytosanitary Certificate (where required by destination) · Ingredient and allergen declaration | — |
Roasted Chana: Which Form Do You Need?
All three start as bold desi chana that is tempered and roasted in hot sand until the skin cracks.
| Form | How it's made | Look and taste | Main uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| With skin (chilka) | Roasted, skin left on | Brown to golden; earthy, crunchy | Snacking, salted snacks, bar nuts |
| Without skin (phutana) | Roasted, then skin removed on emery rollers | Yellow, round; milder, crisp | Snacks, trail mixes, confectionery, sattu |
| Split (roasted chana dal) | Dehusked roasted chana, split into halves | Yellow halves; soft crunch | Chutneys (pottukadalai), dosa podi, chivda, sattu |
Process from the Rajasthan RACP roasted chana DPR.
Roasted Chana Options
Roasted Chickpeas With Skin
Plain or salted
Roasted Chickpeas Without Skin
Yellow, peeled
Roasted Chickpeas Split
Roasted chana dal
Need the raw material? Desi Chickpeas →
Roasted Chana Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP bag with PE liner | 25 kg | ≈ 400–520 | ≈ 10–13 MT | ≈ 20–24 MT |
| Carton (bulk) | 10 kg | ≈ 1,000–1,300 | ≈ 10–13 MT | ≈ 20–24 MT |
| Carton of retail packs | 20 × 500 g | ≈ 1,000–1,300 | ≈ 10–13 MT | ≈ 20–24 MT |
Roasting makes the seed lighter and more porous, so roasted chana loads well below raw chickpeas (24–25 MT).
Where Roasted Chickpeas Are Used
Healthy Snacks
Plain, salted and spiced roasted chana.
Snack Mixes
Namkeen, trail mixes and bar mixes.
Chutneys and Podis
Roasted chana dal for South Indian chutneys.
Sattu and Flour
Ground into chana sattu.
Confectionery
Sugar-coated and chikki products.
Protein Foods
Plant-protein snacks and bars.
Roasted Chana Price: What Sets It
Roasted chana is priced per kilo in India and per metric tonne FOB for export. It follows the raw desi chana price plus roasting and processing costs.
- Raw chana price: the main cost; the gram MSP is ₹5,875 per quintal for 2026-27.
- Form: removing the skin and splitting add processing cost.
- Seed size: bold seed costs more and roasts better.
- Packing: retail packs and nitrogen flushing cost more than bulk bags.
- Freight: light cargo means fewer tonnes per container.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Roasted chana is a ready-to-eat food, so every lot of roasted chana is tested for moisture, Salmonella, E. coli, yeast and mould and aflatoxin at an NABL-accredited lab, and packed in lined bags to keep it crisp.
- Selecting bold, clean desi chana
- Lab tests: moisture, micro, aflatoxin
- Packing and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Roasted Chickpea Quote
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are roasted chickpeas?
Roasted chickpeas (roasted chana) are desi chickpeas that are tempered and roasted in hot sand until crisp. They are sold with skin, without skin (peeled) or split, as a ready-to-eat snack and cooking ingredient.
What is the difference between roasted chana with skin and without skin?
Roasted chana with skin keeps its brown seed coat and has an earthier taste; without skin, the coat is removed after roasting, giving yellow, round, milder chana. Split roasted chana (roasted chana dal) is the peeled chana broken into halves.
What is the specification of roasted chana for export?
Export roasted chana typically has moisture ≤ 5% (about 3%), broken ≤ 1–2%, no visible foreign matter, Salmonella absent in 25 g, E. coli < 10 cfu/g and aflatoxin within buyer limits.
What is the HS code for roasted chickpeas?
Indian exporters use 2008 19 40 (other roasted vegetable products) or 2106 90 99; importing countries usually classify roasted chickpea snacks under 2005 99. Confirm the code with your customs broker.
How much protein is in roasted chana?
About 20–22 g of protein per 100 g, with around 370 kcal and about 5 g of fat when roasted without oil.
Who exports roasted chana from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports roasted chana with skin, without skin and split from the Rajkot–Gondal roasting belt, tested for moisture, micro and aflatoxin.
