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Pulses are the dried edible seeds of certain plants in the legume family. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognizes 11 types of pulses grown worldwide. The four main types of pulses grown in Canada are dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.Pulses are very high in protein and fibre, and are low in fat. Pulses are also nitrogen-fixing crops that improve the environmental sustainability of annual cropping systems. Pulses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours and can be consumed in many forms including whole or split, ground in to flours or separated into fractions such as protein, fibre and starch. Other foods in the legume family like fresh beans and peas are not considered pulses â?? the term â??pulseâ?� only refers to the dried seed. Soybeans and peanuts are also not considered pulses because they have a much higher fat content, whereas pulses contain virtually no fat.
White kidney beans, also known as cannellini beans, are a type of legume that is widely used in various culinary dishes. They are known for their mild flavor and creamy texture. Here are some key points about white kidney beans: Appearance: White kidney beans are large, oval-shaped beans with a white or cream-colored skin. They have a smooth texture and a relatively thin skin compared to some other bean varieties. Nutritional Content: White kidney beans are a good source of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and essential nutrients. They are rich in complex carbohydrates, which provide a steady release of energy. They also contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like folate, magnesium, and iron. Health Benefits: Consuming white kidney beans can have several health benefits. The dietary fiber in these beans can support digestive health by promoting regular bowel movements and aiding in the management of cholesterol levels. The protein content can also contribute to a balanced diet, especially for individuals following vegetarian or vegan diets. Culinary Uses: White kidney beans are versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. They are often used in soups, stews, salads, and casseroles. Their mild flavor allows them to absorb the flavors of the ingredients they are cooked with, making them a popular addition to various recipes. Preparation: Before using white kidney beans, they should be soaked and cooked. Soaking helps reduce cooking time and makes the beans more digestible. You can soak them overnight or use the quick soak method (bringing them to a boil and then letting them sit for an hour before draining). After soaking, the beans should be rinsed and then cooked
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.
Bulk Original Red Lentils for wholesale Hulled Red Lentils are a member of the pea family. These small, disk-shaped seeds are full of nutritional value. These lentils are packed with calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, sulfur, and vitamin A and make an easy and healthy addition to rice, soups, and stews. Our quick-cooking Organic Split Red Lentils are ideal for dips and soups because they break down the longer they cook, resulting in a creamy, satisfying, protein-rich dish. The mildly sweet and nutty flavor goes especially well with Indian-style cuisines such as dal and curries. Like other lentils, they are an excellent source of protein and fiber.
Product Type: Kidney Beans Type: Red Beans Style: Dried Drying Process: AD Cultivation Type: natural Packaging: Bulk Shelf Life: 3 years Weight (kg): 25 Place of Origin: Uzbekistan Brand Name: Red Kidney Beans Product Name: Kidney Beans Model Number: TGG554 Admixture: 0.2% max Crop: 2022 Year Color: Red Package: 25 kgs or 50kgs net/woven poly bag Size: 180-200beans/100g,190-210 beans/100g ,210-230 beans/100g Moisture: 16.5% Max Imperfect: 3% Max Shape: Kidney Shape
Mung bean (Vigna radiata), alternatively known as the moong bean, monggo, green gram or mung, is a plant species in the legume family. Product name: Raw Green Mung Beans Product Type: Vigna Beans Type: Mung Beans Style: Dried Drying Process: AD Packaging: Bulk, Gift Packing, Vacuum Pack Cultivation Type: Common Weight (kg): 25 QUALITY: Grade One Color: Natural Green Size: 3.2-3.8mm MOISTURE: 13% MAX ADMIXTURE: 0.5% Max
Grade name: No. 2 Canada Standard of quality Variety: Any variety of peas registered under the Seeds Act Standard of quality Colour: Fair colour Peas of other colours: 2.0% Foreign material Ergot:0.05 % Foreign material Excreta: 0.01% Foreign material Insect parts: 0.02% Foreign material Total: 0.5% Cracked seed coats including splits: 10% Heated damage: 0.05% Insect damage: 1.5% Other damage: 5% Shriveled damage: 5% Splits damage: 3% Total damage: 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 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%
Grade name: No. 2 Canada Standard of quality-Variety: Any variety of Kabuli chickpeas Standard of quality-Colours: Fair colour Damage: 1.0% Mechanical damage including splits: 2.0% Green: 1.0% Foreign material Ergot: 0.05% Foreign material Excreta: 0.01% Foreign material Insect parts: 0.02% Total Foreign material: 0.5%
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Desi Chick peas: The Desi type is smaller in size, has a thick, dark colored seed coat and is either de-hulled and split or de-hulled and ground into flour. It can also be roasted and puffed after splitting. Desi Chick peas has high fiber content compared to the Kabuli variety, which has small, darker seeds and a rough coat, cultivated mostly in the Australia, Indian subcontinent, Iran, Mexico & Ethiopia. The Desi (meaning â??countryâ?? or â??localâ?? in Hindi) is also known as Bengal gram or kala chana. The Desi type is used to make Chana Dal, which is a split chickpea with the skin removed. Desi Chick peas are used mainly in dhal, sauces, puffed or ground into flour. It is widely used in Asian and African cuisines. Desi is likely the earliest form since it closely resembles seeds found both on archaeological sites and the wild plant ancestor (Cicero reticulate) of domesticated chick peas, which only grows in southeast Turkey, where it is believed to have originated. Desi chick peas have a markedly higher fiber content than Desi types have small angular seeds weighing about 120 mg, are wrinkled at the beak and range in color from brown, light brown, fawn, yellow, orange, black or green. They are normally dehulled and split to obtain dhal and are favored in India. It is mainly produced in Australia, Canada, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Malawi in Africa & exported to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan & Sri Lanka. Specification of Desi Chick Peas Properties Values / Limits Foreign Matter Max. 1% Green (Cotyledon color), Immature, shrunken, shriveled seeds Max. 3% Broken and Splits Max. 2% Damaged and Weeviled 3% (Weeviled 2% max.) Moisture 10% Varietals Admixture Max. 3% Processing The grades are Machine Cleaned, HPS (hand-picked and selected) Sortexed Storage Chick peas can be stored for 6-12 months, without exposure to heat, light and moisture.
Types Of Chick Peas Kabuli : Kabuli Chick peas sizes are 7, 8, 9 and 10mm and hence a very low glycemic index which may make them suitable for people with blood sugar problems. Kabuli Chick peas, which has lighter colored, larger seeds and a smoother coat, mainly grown in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Chile, also introduced during the 18th century to the Indian subcontinent. Kabuli (meaning â??from Kabulâ?? in Hindi, since they were thought to have come from Afghanistan when first seen in India) or safed chana is the kind widely grown throughout the Mediterranean. The Kabuli variety has a thin, white seed coat and it is relatively bigger in size than other variety. It is grown in temperate and sub-tropical regions. The Kabuli variety has a thin, white seed coat and it is relatively bigger in size than other variety. It is grown in temperate and sub-tropical regions. Kabuli have large, rounder seeds, weighing about 400mg. They are white to cream colored and are almost exclusively used whole. They are preferred through the Mediterranean region. Kabuli Chick peas is used mainly in salad bars, soups, snack food, vegetable mixes, or ground into hummus. It is widely used in Spain, Algeria, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Kingdom and Italy, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Specification of Kabuli Chick Peas Properties Values / Limits Moisture (V/W) Max. 12% Broken /Split / Insect Infested Max 2.0-2.5% Aborted / Green / Brown Seeds Max. 1.0-6.5% Stained Seeds Max. 0.5-6.5% Smooth Seeds Max. 0.5 6.5% Extra. Foreign matter (by weight) Max. 0.2%
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.
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 â??- 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 â?? 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
The pigeon peas (Cajanuscajan), alternatively known as Angola Pea, Gungo Pea, Congo-Pea, Pigeon-Pea, No Eye Pea, Red Gram, Yellow Dhal, Puerto Rico Pea, is a plant species in the legume family of the widely cultivated genus CajanusAdans. Four varieties of pigeon peas are: tree types, tall varieties, dwarf varieties and smaller bushes. Pigeon peas are one of the most important food legume crops which grow in the tropical and subtropical climates. It is a drought tolerant and warm weather crop. It was domesticated in India 3,500 years ago. The seeds are used as grains in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It was grown for thousands of years in India. Around 2,000 BC, pigeon pea was developed in East Africa which was then brought to the America. Today pigeon pea is grown widely throughout the world in tropical and subtropical regions. Toor Whole varieties are Lemon, Sagaing, Linkhay, Red & White, Mahlaing Shwephalar ) Properties Values / Limits Foreign Matter Max. 1% Weevilled Max. 3.0% Broken Max. 2.0% Damage Max. 3% Foriegn beans Max. 0.5% Common Packing For Container Shipment Products Packing Container Pigeon peas 25KG / 50 Kg PP Bags Loaded in 20' FCL or 40' FCL
Description Specifications: QUALITY: HPS QUALITY MOISTRUE: 16.5%MAX IMPERFECT: 3%MAX IMPURITY: 0.5%MAX SIZE: 200-220,220-240P/100G PACKAGE: PACKING IN 25KGS/50KGS/50LB/100LB PP BAGS, PER 20 FCL LOAD ABOUT 24MTS
QUALITY: HPS QUALITY MOISTRUE: 16.5%MAX IMPURITY: 0.5%MAX IMPERFECT: 3%MAX SIZE: 200-220,220-240P/100G size: 200-220pcs/100g; 200-240pcs/100g; 180-200pcs/100g.
Description Specifications: moisture:16% admixture:1% imperfect:2% size:500-550pcs/100g; 200-220pcs/100g
