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Producto Agroalimentario Tradicional, lista nacional del Ministerio de Agricultura italiano
The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae, cultivated for its edible seeds. Its different types are variously known as gram, Bengal gram, chana (চানা), garbanzo, garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes, the oldest archaeological evidence of which was found in Syria.
Chickpeas are high in protein. The chickpea is a key ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, used in hummus, and, when soaked and coarsely ground with herbs and spices, then made into patties and fried, falafel. As an important part of Indian cuisine, it is used in salads, soups, stews, and curries.
- N.º 57 de la lista siciliana de Productos Agroalimentarios Tradicionales
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Fuentes: eAmbrosia, el registro de la UE de indicaciones geográficas (nombres, tipo, fechas de registro); lista nacional de Productos Agroalimentarios Tradicionales del Ministerio de Agricultura italiano, revisión del 11 March 2025; Fundación Slow Food, Baluartes en Sicilia; textos e imágenes de Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Actualizado el 12 de septiembre de 2026.