Orange spots on dry chickpea
I have had some dry chickpeas for quite some time (~6-12 months) in my pantry and now I'm looking to cook them.
Most of them have some orange spots, which I'm not sure are normal (See picture below). Are they safe to eat?
Best Answer
I ended up cooking the chickpeas and eating them, without any discernible stomach problems
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How can you tell if dried chickpeas are old?
How can you tell if dried chickpeas are bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the dried chickpeas: if the dried chickpeas develop an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold or insects appear, they should be discarded.Why do my chickpeas have brown spots?
Some chickpeas in northern growing regions have been displaying symptoms of a reaction to heat stress called tiger striping. The phenomenon produces dark discolorations on the seed coat of desi chickpea varieties, as stripes, large solid marks or small black spots.Can you eat expired dried chickpeas?
Do dried beans go bad? Dry beans don't expire or spoil if you store them properly, but that doesn't mean they last forever. After about 5 years most of the vitamins are gone, but the quality stays pretty good much longer. If you did everything right, your 10-years-old dry beans should still be okay to eat.How long do dried chickpeas last?
To Store them: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days. If freezing, separate in convenient portions and store in freezer-safe containers. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. 1 kg dried chickpeas will yield about 12 cups cooked chickpeas.HOW to Cook Dried Chickpeas
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