RED LENTILS
/ लाल मसूर / 红扁豆 / العدس الحمر / 렌틸 콩 / රතු පරන්ස
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Lentils are a high-protein pulse that is dried and then soaked and cooked before eating. Lentils vary in size, and are sold in many forms, with or without the skins, whole or split. Canada is now the world's largest exporter of lentils to the global marketplace, selling to over 100 countries each year. The most commonly grown lentils are large green \"Laird\" and red lentil.
Types of Red Lentils
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Red Lentils are 1/2 cm wide with a mild, earthy flavor and soft texture. These lentils are crimson, which is a deep orange-red color. Whole Red Lentils have traditionally been used as a meat substitute.
Decorticated Whole Red Lentils (Also known as: Footballs)
The Red Footballs are also made from Whole Red Lentil. The skin is removed from the lentil, leaving the inside portion of the seed whole (not split). The result is a beautiful intact, reddish-orange polished product.
Split Red Lentils (Also known as: Lentille, Masoor, Mercimek)
Split red lentils are made from splitting the whole red lentil. The skin is removed and the remaining reddish-orange seed is then split into two halves. A product of Canada, and among the best in the world known for quality.
Common Packing For Container Shipment
| Products | Packing | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lentils | 50kg PP Bags | 200 Bags in 20'FCL / 400 Bags in 40'FCL |
Origin of Red Lentils with production
Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of red lentils, followed by India, Turkey, and the United States. Major growing regions include Saskatchewan and Alberta in Canada.
Global red lentil production exceeds 6 million metric tons annually, with Canada accounting for over 50% of world production. The crop is widely cultivated in temperate regions with well-drained soils.
Specification
| Properties | Values & Limits |
|---|---|
| Type | Whole / Split / Decorticated |
| Purity | 99% / 98.5% / 99.50% |
| Moisture | Max. 13% |
| Admixture | Max. 1% |
| Protein Content | Min. 9% |
| Fiber Content | Min. 8% |
| Size | 1/2 cm wide |
| Free from | Any kind of infestation |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100gm
Amounts per servings
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Health Benefits of Red Lentils
- Lentils are a high-protein pulse that is dried and then soaked and cooked before eating.
- Lentils vary in size, and are sold in many forms, with or without the skins, whole or split.
- Canada is now the world's largest exporter of lentils to the global marketplace, selling to over 100 countries each year.
- The most commonly grown lentils are large green "Laird" and red lentil.
- Red lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein and essential nutrients.