It belongs to the species Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.
It is a cream or light gray color grain, grey or brown spotted or speckled; globular with open and pronounced hilum, smooth texture and pleasant tasting. It is rich in proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins.
It is produced on the north coast of Peru.
Its average size is 7 mm (580 grains per 100 grams).