Pigeon Peas

Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajan)

Commodity Name: Pigeon Peas
Botanical Name: Cajanus cajan
Common Names: Arhar, Toor, Red Gram, Congo Pea, Gungo Pea, Gandule
Grades & Varieties for Trade

  1. Whole Pigeon Peas (Raw/Dried)
  • Unpolished
  • Polished (machine processed)
    1. Split Pigeon Peas (Toor Dal)
  • With skin
  • Without skin (hulled)
    1. Organic & Conventional Grades
    2. By Origin
  • Indian Desi Toor
  • Tanzania White Pigeon Peas
  • Malawi Creamy Pigeon Peas
  • Myanmar Pigeon Peas

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Description

Pigeon peas are a versatile legume widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. They are valued for their rich protein content, nutty flavor, and adaptability in various culinary traditions. This drought-tolerant crop plays an essential role in food security and is a staple in parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In the international market, pigeon peas are traded in both whole and split form (hulled or unhulled), and can be available raw, dried, or processed.   Physical & Nutritional Specifications
Parameter Specification
Moisture Content Max 12–14%
Purity Min 98%
Foreign Matter Max 1–2%
Broken Grains Max 2–3%
Damaged/Discolored Max 2%
Weevilled Grains Nil or ≤ 0.5%
Admixture Max 1%
Grain Size 4–6 mm diameter
Color Light brown, reddish-brown, or yellowish (depending on variety)
Smell Characteristic, free from mustiness
Shelf Life 12 months under proper storage
Packing 25 kg, 50 kg PP woven bags, or as per buyer requirement
 
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