The chickpea or chick pea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense food, providing rich content of protein, dietary fiber, folate, and certain dietary minerals, such as iron and phosphorus.

A starch extracted from cassava root, a tuber native to South America. It is almost pure starch and has very limited nutritional value. It is naturally gluten-free, so it can serve as a wheat substitute in cooking and baking.

A supplement made by extracting protein from yellow peas. It is naturally vegan and hypoallergenic. It’s a good source of iron, aids in muscle growth, weight loss, and heart health.

A polysaccharide with many industrial uses, including as a common food additive. It is an effective thickening agent and stabilizer to prevent ingredients from separating. It can be produced from simple sugars using a fermentation process, and derives its name from the species of bacteria used, Xanthomonas campestris.