Chickpeas are part of an extremely fast growing market. Vegetable, pulse and bread chips (which includes chickpeas) saw the highest value growth in 2018, of 40%, reaching £91million in market value. This growth is part of a consistent trend, with 130.8% volume growth in sales between 2013 and 2018, with forecasted further growth of 59.5% by 2023, representing £229.1 million in sales by 2023. This data is correct according to the Euromonitor International report on Savoury Snacks in the United Kingdom. Our chickpeas are an excellent vegan and gluten-free source of protein and fibre. They also contain exceptional levels of iron, vitamin B-6, and magnesium, amongst other key vitamins and minerals.
But that’s not all. Here are some more health benefits that you should know about:
Vegan Friendly
People go vegan for many reasons. Taking a stand against animal cruelty, health concerns, a commitment to the environment etc. Veganism is a sustainable diet with many health benefits. There are a whole host of nutritional benefits, prevention from diseases, weight loss, increased energy and a longer life. We can assure you that our PENG Chickpeas are friendly for vegans.
Vegetarian Society Approved
According to a study in 2012, 2% of both adults and children in the UK are vegetarians, which is around 1.2 million people. Our Truede Chickpeas are approved by the vegetarian society, so that our vegetarian customers can be assured that they’re delighted by something suitable for them.
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Gluten Free
The most common reason for a gluten free diet in the UK is coeliac disease, which affects around 1 in 100 people. It is also estimated that 500,000 people are going undiagnosed. But there are other reasons why you would decide to go gluten free, and we at Truede wanted to cater for that.
GM Free
GM-free products or crops are products or crops that do not contain any genetically modified material. Because we only use natural ingredients which aren’t genetically modified in any way, we can say with confidence that our Chickpeas are GM Free. Our Chickpeas are also halal friendly.
So that whichever one of our Chickpeas range you choose,
You’ll Be Delighted