Known scientifically as Cicer Arietinum. Because of its characteristics is often said that the global aspect of chickpea resembles the head of a ram with curled horns on the flanks. 

It is a legume with significant culinary and nutritional qualities, the main component are the carbohydrates, starch being the most abundant lipid content is greater than in other legumes, contributes a significant amount of fiber. All in all, the caloric value of chickpeas is greater than the rest of the half of the dry legumes.
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