This product name is Chick-peas and a type of pulse. Chickpea is gown in winter only. Chickpeas are also used as a vegetable and in preparing a wide variety of snack foods, soups, sweets, and condiments. Although lentils can be kept and eaten indefinitely, they are best enjoyed within three month of purchase. Smaller size of chickpeas are used whole and split to produce. This product is best of export quality and packaging is neat, clean and beautiful. If you want to know more details, you can ask by chat box and mails.