Type:lentil Grade: 1 top quality Moisture: 14.5% Impurity: 0.5% Imperfect: 3% Size 3 - 6 mm up Maturity: 100% Purity: 99% min Admixture: 0.5%max Foreign Matter : 1% MAX Cultivation Type: Common Grade: 1 South Africa and Canada Degree of soundness: Uniform size, good natural colour Colour:Copper 1% Total copper and bleached: 3% Contrasting colours: 0.2% Heated: 0.2% Peeled, split %and broken: 2.0% Other damage: 1.0% Wrinkled: 20% Total damages: 2.0% Total damage including wrinkled: 4% Shelf Life: 2 Years Nutrition Facts LentilsLentils, boiledLentils, pinkLentils, sproutedLentils, sprouted, stir-friedLentils, boiled
Red Split Lentils are a colourful and flavour-filled pulse. More orange than red, they have a light nutty flavor and aroma. With no need to pre-soak and quick to prepare; they are great intact in salads and burgers, or can easily be cooked to a lush creamy consistency perfect for traditional Indian recipes. These premium Red Split Lentils are Certified Organic and are grown and processed without any artificial inputs. They have no added preservatives and are non-GMO. Whole Red Lentils are yummy and easy to prepare and cook up quickly, but become soft and do not hold their shape well. They are best used to thicken a dish or in purees. They are most commonly used in Middle Eastern or Indian food dishes but can also be used for dhal, soups, stews & lentil patties. Whole Red Lentils are low in fat and are high in fiber for good digestive function and also assist in lowering cholesterol re-absorption. They are also high in iron (non-hemi) and contain magnesium to aid in Calcium absorption and healthy nerve function. Remember that combining lentils with a grain -like? Rice? or? Amaranth? gives you a complete protein mix. It's helpful to remember that sprouted lentils contain extra nutrients and are easier to digest due to their rich enzyme content. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, lentils have a neutral thermal nature and are beneficial to the heart, circulation, stimulate the adrenal function and increases the vitality of the kidneys.
Red Lentils split are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Theyâ??re also a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. Red Lentils Split are a great source of health-promoting polyphenols, which have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with potential cancer cell-inhibiting effects.Red Lentils split may protect your heart by supporting weight loss, preventing homocysteine accumulation in your body, and improving cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Red lentils are small, flat, and bright reddish-orange legumes known for their quick cooking time and mild, earthy flavor. They are a versatile ingredient used in various cuisines around the world. Red lentils are often used in soups, curries, stews, salads, and dips. They cook relatively fast and break down during cooking, providing a creamy texture to dishes. These lentils are nutritionally rich, offering protein, dietary fiber, iron, and B vitamins. Red lentils are a convenient and nutritious addition to a balanced diet, and they are known for their role in creating hearty and flavorful meals. Proper storage in a cool, dry place helps maintain their freshness.
Grade name: No. 2 Canada Standard of quality-Variety: Any variety of lentils registered under the Seeds Act Standard of quality-Degree of soundness: Uniform size, reasonably good natural colour Standard of quality Colours Copper: 3% Standard of quality Colours total copper and bleached: 10% Contrasting classes: 0.5% Heated damage: 0.5% Peeled, split and broken damage: 3.5% Other damage: 2.0% Total damage: 3.5% Foreign material Ergot: 0.05% Foreign material Excreta: 0.01% Foreign material Insect parts: 0.02% Foreign material Sclerotinia: 0.05% Foreign material Stones: 0.2% Foreign material Other foreign material: 0.5% Total Foreign material: 0.5%
Grade name: No. 2 Canada Standard of quality-Variety: Any variety of lentils registered under the Seeds Act Standard of quality-Degree of soundness: Uniform size, reasonably good natural color Contrasting Colors: 0.5 Stained: 4% Heated damage: 0.5% Peeled, split and broken damage: 3.5% Other damage: 2.0% Total damage: 3.5% Foreign material Ergot: 0.05% Foreign material Excreta: 0.01% Foreign material Insect parts: 0.02% Foreign material Sclerotinia: 0.05% Foreign material Stones: 0.2% Foreign material Other foreign material: 0.5% Total Foreign material: 0.5%
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. Parameter Requirements Comments/ Variation Physical Characteristics Good colour lentils: Split lentils having a clean and bright appearance. The lentils shall be milled from hard and well-filled whole red lentil seed. Purity 99.75% min. by weight Split lentils, whole Lentils and caps. Moisture 14% max - Foreign Material 0.25% max by weight Unmilliable material (i.e. includes soil, stones, metals and non-vegetable matter) and all vegetable matter other than Lentil seed material including detached seed coats. Poor colour 0.25% max by weight Kernel that is distinctly off colour from the characteristic colour of the predominating class. Includes lentils that are brown, black, green and / or yellow. Chalky white disease 0.25% max by weight Caps 0.25% max by weight Caps are those seed coats adhering to split or broken see measured as a combined weight. Dehulled whole lentils 5% max by weight Broken and /or kibble lentils 5% max by weight Lentil seed material that passes through a round hole screen. Northfield = 2.87mm; all other varieties = 3mm Screen size Northfield = 2.78mm round hole Lentil material broken or kibble if falls through. All other varieties 3 mm round hole Field insects Nil tolerance Dead per 200 g sample Foreign seeds 2 cereal seeds max. Cereal seeds exception only.