Does it need checking? Dried chickpeas are rarely infested in the USA, or infested after long storage. In Israel they are sometimes infested. (Rav Moshe Vaya)
Rav Vaya’s rating
| USA | [★] | rarely infested, or after long storage |
| Israel | ★ | sometimes infested (mi’ut hamatzui) |
Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 937 (Chick Peas)
Which bugs
- OU Kosher’s chart (under beans) names worms. Wormy beans float to the top when soaked.
Sources
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 937 (rating).
- OU Kosher: Beans: worms, when stored too long or improperly. Soak for about 1/2 hour and remove the wormy beans that float to the top of the water. (Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Chart)
- cRc: Raw dry beans: beans processed in the USA are centrifuged to remove bugs. If stored cool and dry, they stay bug-free for many months, so there is no need to check them in the USA. Beans from another country, or beans that may not have been stored properly, may need more inspection. (Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide)
Related
- How to check black-eyed peas for bugs
- How to check dried peas for bugs
- How to check brown lentils for bugs
References: OU Kosher — Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Chart (PDF) · cRc — Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide
Source: Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, p. 937
