Desi or Kabuli — Two Different Products
Chana is traded in two distinct types that are not interchangeable. Buying the wrong one is the most common ordering error on chickpeas, because both are simply called "chana" in the Indian market.
Chana dal specifically means split desi chana with the seed coat removed. If you need whole white chickpeas, you are looking for kabuli — specify calibre in mm, not purity grade.
Typical Specifications
On specifications: the figures above reflect standard industry specifications for this product. Your actual batch values are confirmed on a NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis issued against your specific lot — provided with every shipment, and with sample orders before you commit to bulk. We do not ask buyers to take a specification on trust.
Infestation — The Risk Buyers Underestimate
Pulses are the commodity most vulnerable to storage pest damage in transit. A consignment that passes at load port can arrive weevilled if fumigation and packing were inadequate. This is the most common quality dispute in pulse trade.
We issue a fumigation certificate with every pulse shipment and can arrange third-party pre-shipment inspection where the buyer requires independent verification.
Documentation — Handled End to End
We prepare the full document set and hand over originals within 24 hours of the Bill of Lading date.
HS Code 0713.20. Halal and Organic available on request.
How Ordering Works
MOQ is discussed at order stage. Packing from 1kg retail to 50kg bulk. Payment by advance TT, LC at sight, or DP/DA case by case.
Buyer Questions
What is the difference between desi and kabuli chana?
Desi chana is small, angular and brown with a thick seed coat, and it is what gets split and dehusked to produce chana dal and milled into besan flour. Kabuli is the large, round, cream-coloured chickpea used whole for hummus, canning and salads. They are different products with different buyers, and confusing them is the most common ordering error on chickpeas.
What exactly is chana dal?
Chana dal is split desi chana with the seed coat removed. It is not the same as whole chickpeas, and it is not made from kabuli. If your requirement is whole white chickpeas, specify kabuli chana with a calibre in millimetres or count per 100 grams rather than a purity grade.
Why is fumigation so important for pulses?
Pulses are highly vulnerable to storage pest damage in transit. A lot can pass inspection at load port and still arrive weevilled if fumigation or packing were inadequate, and this is the single most common cause of quality disputes in pulse trade. We issue a fumigation certificate before container stuffing on every shipment.
What HS code applies to chana dal?
Chickpeas, including chana dal, are exported from India under HS Code 0713.20, covering dried chickpeas whether or not shelled or split. We declare the correct code on all shipping documents.
What moisture level should chana dal be shipped at?
Standard specification is a maximum of 12 to 14 percent. Above that range the risk of mould and pest activity rises sharply in transit, particularly on longer routes and through humid transhipment ports. Your batch figure is confirmed on the NABL Certificate of Analysis.
Can I get a sample with a COA before bulk?
Yes. Sample orders carry the same NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis standard as bulk shipments, so you can verify purity, moisture, damage percentage and pesticide results before committing.
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