Sicilian Black Chickpeas from Leonforte

The Sicilian Black Chickpeas of Leonforte are a native variety of the Sicilian territory, they are wrinkled to the touch and with an irregular shape that resembles the head of a ram.

Sicilian Black Chickpeas from Leonforte, this lesser-known type of legume is rich in fiber and iron .

Unlike the white ones , Sicilian Black Chickpeas from Leonforte require longer cooking times and have a more intense flavour!

Format : 250 g

Sicilian Black Chickpeas from Leonforte, is an ancient cultivar typical of this area.

Sicilian Black Chickpeas from Leonforte are a typical legume from the province of Enna, rich in iron and with an intense flavour.

The Sicilian Black Chickpeas of Leonforte are an ancient and endangered legume, therefore particularly rare and valuable, since this variety requires the use of manual labor in the production phases, and it is possible to cultivate small extensions.

Sicilian Black Chickpeas from Leonforte, among the most characteristic , due to the color that clearly distinguishes them from all the others.

Sicilian Black Chickpeas from Leonforte, black seedlings, grown in loose soil, very rich in iron and proteins, and improve soil fertility !

Production location: the Ennesi Hills

The Enna hills are part of that Sicilian hinterland where cereals and legumes alternate with olive groves and orchards. In this area, cold and humid in winter, hot and arid in summer, in the period between winter and spring, farmers have always cultivated traditional legumes handed down from generation to generation, such as the Sicilian Black Chickpeas of Leonforte.

The genetic variability of the Sicilian Black Chickpeas of Leonforte (evidenced by the frequent presence of non-black seeds) is not a defect, but on the contrary an asset, which allows them to survive and adapt to climate change which is making these areas increasingly arid.

• Origin: ITALY – LEONFORTE (EN)
• Weight and Packaging Type: 250g Bag
• Ingredients: Dried black chickpeas
• Appearance : intact seeds, small in size and black in colour
• Sensory characteristics : Typical smell, flavor and color of the product.
• How to consume : Soak the chickpeas for 24 hours and then consume them after cooking
• Cooking times : 60 minutes
• Primary packaging : Envelope
• Quality : Food-grade Polypropylene➢ Dimensions: 60x220+40
• Secondary packaging : Corrugated cardboard
• Dimensions in cm : 30 x 22 x 10
• TMC / expiry date : the expiry date is indicated on the back of the envelope
• Shelf life : 18 months from the date of packaging
• Method of indicating the production batch: The batch is made up of five numbers, where the first three indicate the day of the year of packaging, while the remaining two indicate the year, and is indicated on the back of the package.
• Storage method : Store in a cool, dry place.
• Transport Mode: Room temperature. Transport takes place using closed, clean, dry vehicles free from anomalous odors. The transported goods are placed on pallets and protected by stretch film.

Terre di Chiesa: Only quality legumes

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