Chickpea Inspection in Turkey
Turkey is a large chickpea producer, growing Kabuli-type chickpeas on the Central Anatolian plateau. Calibre and colour drive price.
- Season
- July to August
- Main regions
- Central Anatolia, Black Sea, Southeastern Anatolia
- Category
- Grains and Pulses
- Key tests
- Pesticide residues; Moisture
01Product overview
- Kabuli chickpeas in calibres from around 7 mm to 12 mm and above
- Cream colour and uniform size are valued
- Also processed into roasted chickpeas (leblebi)
02Turkish production regions
Konya, Karaman, Yozgat, Kırşehir, Çorum and Şanlıurfa.
03Harvest and production season
Harvest July to August.
Typical window: July to August. Timing shifts with altitude, variety and weather. See the full Turkish harvest calendar.
04Export characteristics
Exported to the Middle East, Europe and North Africa.
05Typical quality parameters
| Parameter | What is checked |
|---|---|
| Calibre | Sieve size in mm |
| Colour | Uniform cream |
| Moisture | Maximum |
| Defects | Split, broken, wrinkled, insect damaged, stained |
Limits and tolerances come from your contract and the applicable standard. We do not apply generic values where a contract specification exists.
06Visual inspection criteria
- Bruchid insect damage
- Stained seeds
- Stones
07Sampling methods
Sampling follows GAFTA sampling rules, ISO 24333 or the method agreed in the contract. For bagged cargo, bags are sampled with a sampling spear across the lot; for bulk, samples are drawn from the moving stream during loading or from the stack. Samples are sealed in sets for buyer, seller and arbitration where required.
08Laboratory testing
- Pesticide residues
- Moisture
- Moisture and test weight
- Protein
- Mycotoxins (aflatoxins, DON, OTA, zearalenone)
Testing is coordinated through laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for the required method. See laboratory coordination.
09Food safety and quality risks
- Insects
- Residues
- Foreign matter
10Packaging and labelling
Bags of 25 to 50 kg.
11Storage and transportation
Dry, pest-controlled storage.
12Pre-shipment inspection procedure
- Agree specification and sampling method, including GAFTA or contract rules
- Verify lot identity, warehouse, bag count or bulk quantity
- Draw and seal representative samples
- Examine physical quality: foreign matter, broken kernels, insects, odour
- Run on-site moisture and test weight where applicable
- Send samples for protein, mycotoxins, residues or functional tests
- Supervise weighing, loading and hold or container condition
- Issue inspection and weight reports
13Relevant international standards
Regulations are amended regularly. Always check the version in force for your destination market.
14Conformity TR services for chickpeas
Agricultural Commodity Inspection
Quality and quantity inspection of grains, pulses, oilseeds, meals, feed ingredients and cotton under GAFTA, FOSFA, ICA or contract rules
Crop and Orchard Status Monitoring
Field visits to orchards, vineyards, greenhouses and farms for buyers who have contracted a future crop and want to see its condition before harvest, with dated photographs, video and a written status report
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Final random inspection of food, produce and feed before it leaves the supplier, when the goods are packed and ready to load
Loading Supervision
Supervision of truck, reefer container, bulk vessel and flexitank loading, so the goods that were inspected are the goods that are shipped
Laboratory Coordination
Sampling and coordination of laboratory testing through competent external laboratories: microbiology, pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, nutrition, moisture, foreign matter, authenticity and packaging migration
Quality Control
Pre-production, during-production and continuous quality control at Turkish food and feed factories, so problems are corrected while there is still time
15Questions buyers ask
When is the season for chickpeas in Turkey?
Harvest July to August. Typical window: July to August. Exact timing varies with region, altitude and weather each year.
Where are chickpeas produced in Turkey?
Konya, Karaman, Yozgat, Kırşehir, Çorum and Şanlıurfa.
Which laboratory tests are typical for chickpeas?
Common tests include pesticide residues; moisture; moisture and test weight; protein. The right test plan depends on your specification and destination market.
What are the main quality and safety risks for Turkish chickpeas?
Insects. Residues. Foreign matter.
Can Conformity TR inspect chickpeas and supervise loading?
Yes. We inspect chickpeas at the supplier against your specification, coordinate laboratory testing where required and supervise loading, with a photographic report to you the same day.
Request inspection for chickpeas in Turkey
Send the product, supplier location and timing by email, phone or WhatsApp. We confirm scope, sampling method, laboratory plan and cost before any work starts.
- Food-qualified inspector at the supplier
- Report with photographs the same day
- Independent of the supplier
Inspection request: Chickpeas
For a fast proposal, include the product and specification, supplier location, destination market and expected dates. We reply in English, usually within one business day.
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