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The USDA grading standards for chickpeas designate Kabuli and Desi types. Kabuli chickpeas average 8.5–10.5 mm in diameter and weigh 49 g per 100 seeds with external beige and with a golden yellow interior color. “US #1” Grade seed specified to contain not greater than 18% moisture, 2.0% defects, 2.0% total damaged, 0.5% foreign material, 0.2% stones, 0.5% contrasting classes, and 5% classes that blend. Thus, careful selection of purchase specifications are warranted to assure appropriate quality due to the broad standards established for “US #1.” “US#2” and “US #3” grades possess much higher tolerances that are outside the standards for product quality currently expected of canned chickpeas. For example, total defects range from 4–6%, contrasting classes 1–2%, and classes that blend 10–15% for US #2 and #3, respectively. These lower‐grade chickpeas are utilized for making hummus; however, the finished product may be slightly off‐color.

The USDA grade standards are established for lentils and are employed in commercial trade. The grade classes are designated as “US #1,” “US #2,” and “US #3.” Grading factors for these standards include the following: