Garbanzos might be most popular as the main ingredient in hummus, but they’re a delicious part of many Italian, Middle Eastern, and Indian recipes. Plus, they’re a great source of protein, minerals, vitamins, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients. Like all of our beans, Camellia’s Garbanzo Beans are non-GMO, gluten-free, and meet the “Hayward Standard” – the name our growers gave our bean quality standard – which exceeds the top USDA requirements. Try some today – we think you’ll taste the difference.
Camellia Garbanzos
What Are Garbanzo Beans?
Garbanzo beans, also called chickpeas, have been grown in the Mediterranean, Middle East, India, and some parts of Africa for more than 7,000 years. The ancient Greeks ate them as snacks. Today they are popular in the cuisines of southwestern Asia, northern India, Spain, Italy, and Latin America.
- “Garbanzo” is the Spanish word for “chickpea”
- Have been grown for more than 7,000 years
- Popular in the cuisines of southwestern Asia, northern India, Spain, Italy, and Latin America