| Antinutrient and Toxicity ID | 225 |
| Crop ID | Chickpea |
| Part | Seed |
| Reported Factor | Saponins |
| Effect | Saponins are commonly found in several pulses including chickpea giving the pulses a bitter taste and making them less preferable for consumption by humans and animals. |
| Cause Toxicity | |
| Cause Allergic Reaction | |
| Reduction Method | Though the ANFs act as limiting factors in chickpea consumption, they can be reduced or eliminated by soaking, cooking, boiling and autoclaving. |
| Notes | NULL |
| Metadata Id | 8,922 |