Egg Plant & Chickpeas
An eggplant contains high levels of lectins. It is a type of nightshade vegetable that binds to red blood cells (erythrocyte hemagglutination). Sensitive individuals or people with certain GIT disorders may experience negative effects of lectin. It is important to contact your healthcare provider if you feel any form of discomfort while taking eggplants.
Chickpeas are known to contain high levels of protein. They also contain high amounts of lectins. The lectin content in chickpeas is between 1160 to 1375 HU/g. Lectins degenerate red blood corpuscles by sticking to them. They have hem agglutinating activities [1].