Encompassing a wide range of individual seeds and grains, Australian grown pulses include lentils, mungbean, Red lentil.
Highly desirable for human consumption due to high nutritional content and easy food processing methods. Australia's diverse agricultural conditions and strict bulk handling, storage and shipping standards ensure a high-quality commodity always reaches our clients.
The Nzac Foods team have formed strong professional relationships with pulse growers, particularly those in Western Australia, New South Wales and South Australia who are the largest domestic producers. Paired with our excellent interstate and international logistical network, we can offer fast and efficient delivery of pulses to your premises.
Certification : FSSAI
Application : Cooking
Cultivation Type : Natural
Shelf Life : 1 year
Color : Red
Feature : Easy To Cook, Healthy To Eat
Packaging Type : Gunny Bag, Jute Bag
Packaging Size 1kg, 50kg, 5kg
Country of Origin : India
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We offer 1000 tons of red lentils, not shelled, not polished. A popular type of lentil, which is often found in recipes of Turkish and Indian cuisines. Lentils are second in protein content after soybeans.
Our premium red lentils are carefully sourced and processed to ensure exceptional quality, freshness, and taste. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, red lentils cook quickly and are perfect for soups, stews, curries, and salads. Naturally gluten-free and free from additives, they provide a healthy, wholesome option for both everyday meals and large-scale culinary needs.
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.
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.
Parameter Requirements Comments/ Variation
Physical Characteristics The Lentils shall be hard and well filled
Purity 99% min. by weight Whole Lentils, defective Lentils and seed coats
Moisture 14% max -
Defective Seeds Container: 3% max by weight Lentils not of the specified variety. Lentil kernels that are broken, heat damaged, hail damaged, insect damaged, frosted, shrivelled, split, chipped, sprouted, affected by mould (field or storage). Includes pods that contain Lentils, whether broken or unbroken and loose seed coat.
Bulk ship: 5% max by weight
Varietal Restriction 1% max by weight Lentils not of the specified variety.
Poor color 1% max by weight Discoloured Lentils have excessive discolouration of the seed coat as per the Pulse Australia Lentil Photographic Charts. Includes disease, frost and water staining.
Screen size Aldinga 2.2mm slotted hole If whole lentils fall through then classed defective. All material that passes through screen is part of defective or foreign material as applicable.
All other varieties 2 mm slotted hole
Foreign Material 1% max by weight Unmilliable material and all vegetable matter other than Lentil seed material.
Unmillable Material 0.1% max by weight Soil, stones, metals and non-vegetable matter.
Field insects One (1) max. Dead per 200 g sample
