Mast Qalander Group of Companies has a deep product line. They offer and trade in a number of varieties of products belonging to the same or different specie and most of which are imported from the countries which enjoy the best harvest of the respective commodities.
The product line of Mast Qalander consists of:-
Peas
Chickpeas:- Shaped like hazelnuts, and with a tasty nutty flavor when cooked, chickpeas are used all over the world in dishes such as the Indian Kabuli Chana. Chickpeas are a key ingredient for many of the traditional and non-traditional dishes all around the world. Chickpeas are also commonly used in the preparation and garnishing of salads. These chickpeas are imported by Mast Qalander Group of Companies by Burma, India and Australia.
Yellow peas:- Yellow peas are very famous and largely used edible in the sub-continent. They are primarily imported from Ukraine and France. The uses of yellow peas are going rapidly in the Far East and Asia Pacific countries. Many traditional and non-traditional dishes are prepared by Yellow Peas.
White chickpea:- This specie of chickpea is also largely used in the South Asian countries. The use of white chickpea is growing steadily. The research has exclaimed that the use of white chickpea controls the hypertension. The white chickpea is commonly available and is used around the world in sub-tropical dishes. The main countries of import of the white chickpeas are Burma, Australia, Canada, Turkey and India.
Desi Chickpeas:- The harvest of desi chickpea in Pakistan is one of the finest in the world both in terms of quality and quantity. The desi chickpeas are exported and are also imported for domestic use. The above average quality of desi chickpea has resulted in the export of this commodity. The desi chickpea is only imported from Australia.
Beans
Red-kidney Beans:- This kidney-shaped bean holds its shape and color and is therefore great in mixed bean salads and stews. The red-kidney beans are very commonly used in the preparation of salads of different kinds. They are used is both domestic and foreign salads. The use of these particular beans is large and the consumption is on the higher side too. The red-kidney beans are imported from China and Kenya.
Black-eyed Beans:- Small and creamy-flavored, with a black 'scar' where they are joined to the pod. Used a lot in American and African cooking and are the essential ingredients in a traditional southern-style dish. Apart from being used in USA and Africa, they are largely demanded by the domestic consumers. The proteins and nutrients in the black-eyed beans are on the higher side as compared to other pulses. The black-eyed beans are imported from Burma.
Green-mung Beans:- Like black-eyed beans, green-mung beans are also largely used. They are used in American and European dishes but they consumption in South Asian countries have hiked up. The increasing consumption of green-mung beans shows that they are being used in different dishes across the continent and they are also being served with the main dishes as a side-line order. They are imported from Burma and Australia.
Moth Beans:- Moth beans are the primary harvests in Pakistan. They are of Thar and Sibbi origin. The quality of moth beans produced by Pakistan is greatly liked and admired globally. The export of the moth bean is on the higher side. The moth beans are also imported to cater the requirement of the domestic demand.
Lentils
Varying in size and color, lentils can form a nutritious basis for a meal. Larger brown or green lentils retain their shape during cooking and are particularly good in soups. Red and yellow lentils cook down well, can be puréed and are used a great deal in Indian cooking, such as in a spicy daal. Tiny green lentils have a distinctive flavor and also keep their shape and color when cooked. They're delicious, if cooked simply and drizzled with olive oil. The major countries of import are Australia, Canada and Turkey.
Wheat
Wheat is considered the cash crop of Pakistan. The harvest of wheat in Pakistan has been phenomenal. The quality of wheat produced here is also superior. The import of wheat takes place to cater to the rising demand by the consumers. The major country of import of wheat is Australia. The import of wheat has been rising for a few years now and is expected to go even higher by 2010.
Rice
It is also one of the most important crops of Pakistan. It is immensely used in the South East Asian countries. The consumption and quality of rice in the very region is also very good. The rice in Pakistan are imported from India and China. The harvest from Pakistan is also used to cater the needs of the consumers.
Sugar
The basic necessity, which is usually in shortage in Pakistan. Sugar produced by Pakistan is by far one of the best commodities produced by Pakistan. To overcome this shortage, sugar is imported from different region in crystalline form. It’s not certain but it is usually imported from Brazil, India and Australia.