lo and behold, using dried chic peas was the answer, they don't have the outside layer that falls off during the drying process. (smittenkitchen.com)
I enjoyed some Banza chic pea pasta last night, but noted that it is made with Xantham Gum (presumably, the binding agent), which is made from corn. (philmaffetone.com)
they love chic peas, carrots, apples, sweet potatoes. (petfoodtalk.com)