Red Lentils
Lentils are among the oldest cultivated crops, first domesticated more than 8,000 years ago. They remain a nutritious staple and one of the world’s primary sources of plant protein.
Canada is the world’s largest producer, followed by India, Türkiye, Syria, Australia, Nepal and the United States.
Lentils are grown for their seeds, sold whole or split, canned or packaged for retail. They are also milled into flour and added to cereal flours for breads, cakes, and baby foods. They are used in soups, stews, salads, casseroles, snacks, and vegetarian dishes. In Southeast Asia, split red lentils are used in curries. Their high protein content and nutritional quality make them a common meat extender or substitute. They cook faster than other pulses and do not need to be pre-soaked.
We offer superior-quality red lentils in football (whole, dehulled) and split forms, in a variety of packaging. Dehulled red lentils are consumed worldwide in these two forms. They are easy to cook and valued for their high nutritional content.
Description:
With approximately 26% of their calories from protein, lentils and generally any pulses or legumes have the third-highest level of protein, by weight, of any plant-based food after soybeans and hemp. They are an important part of the diet in many parts of the world, especially in the Indian subcontinent which has large vegetarian populations. Pods are less than 2.5 cm (one inch) in length and contain one or two seeds. Most of the seed is produced on branches that form on the middle and lower nodes of the main stem.
Lentils are commonly used to substitute meat in vegetarian diets due to their high protein content. They are also a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Their high fiber content also helps to manage blood-sugar disorder by preventing blood sugar levels to rise rapidly after a meal. Also with their high foliate and magnesium content, lentils contribute to heart and general health.
Whole and Split Red Lentils
Type:
Red Whole Lentils (Football) with Husk
Red Whole Lentils (Football) Decorticated without Husk
Red Split Lentils
Foreign material content:
2% foreign material +2% unhusked
1% foreign material +1% unhusked
0% foreign material +0% unhusked (Sortex Cleaned)
0% foreign material +0% unhusked (Sortex Cleaned)
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 Red Whole Lentils specification:
Form: Decorticated without Husk
Size:2’5-3mm
Moisture:.12-14 %
Protein : 10-12%
Split: 1/2% max
Foreign material: 1% foreign material +1% unhusked
Count: 620 pieces/10 gram minimum
Q&Q: Quality & quantity test by Intertek/SGS/equivalent
Form: Decorticated without Husk
Size:2’5-3mm
Moisture:.12-14 %
Protein : 10-12%
Split: 1/2% max
Foreign material: 1% foreign material +1% unhusked
Count: 620 pieces/10 gram minimum
Q&Q: Quality & quantity test by Intertek/SGS/equivalent
Packing:
Packing options vary from 15Kg up to 50Kg polypropylene bags. Custom packaging as well as private labels is available according to customer specs.
Decorticated Whole Red Football Lentils:
The Red Footballs are also made from the 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. They are cultivated and processed under strict industrial standards. Lentils belong to the legume family and are found in many varieties and colours. About 3-4 lens shaped seeds which are storehouse of proteins and carbohydrates are encased within the pods. The football lentils are those lentils which have been processed in the mills and dehusked to remove the outer layer.
Split Red Lentils (Also known as: Leaf Lentils) :
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 India, Nepal, Turkey & Canada mainly and among the best in the world known for quality. Unlike beans, split lentils are easy to prepare and take considerably less time to cook. Lentil split dal is basically part of legume family and is grown for its lens shaped seeds.
