LENTILS / LENTEJAS
Whole Large Green LentilsAlso known as: Brown lentil, Lentille, Lense, Lenteige, Adas, Masoor, Mercimek, or Saabat Massor. Lentils are the seed of a small shrub and are dried after harvesting. They are a staple food for many South Asian cultures. The Latin word for lentil, lens, was used in the 17th century to describe eyeglasses because of the similarity in shape |
Whole Red LentilsWhole 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 are tiny lens-shaped pulses which have traditionally been used as a meat substitute. Lentils have been eaten for over 8,000 years and originated in South-western Asia along the Indus River. They are a staple food for many South Asian cultures. |
Dark Speckled LentilsDark speckled lentil, which are sometimes referred to as "green". They are a firmer lentil that takes a little longer to cook, but they have an excellent flavor. They originated in Southeast Asia along the Indus River, where they remain quite popular. |
Medium Green LentilsMedium annual legume (Lens esculenta) and its lens-shaped, protein-rich, edible seed. One of the most ancient of cultivated foods, it is a good source of vitamin B, iron, and phosphorus. the lentil is widely cultivated throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa; though little grown in the Western Hemisphere, its inclusion in the U.S. diet is increasing |
Large Green LentilsLentils are the seed of a small shrub and are dried after harvesting. They are a staple food for many South Asian cultures. The Latin word for lentil, lens, was used in the 17th century to describe eyeglasses because of the similarity in shape. Large,green lentils that retain their shape well during cooking. Their mild flavour and soft, mealy texture make them suitable for many dishes such as soups, casseroles, vegetable bakes and stuffed vegetables |
Small Green LentilsEston Lentils (Lens culinaris) are small green lentils that have a mild earthy flavor. They are beautiful to look at due to their slightly speckled appearance. They are the dried seeds of a small shrub and are very common in South Asian cultures. |
Decorticated Whole Red Lentils / Also know as: Footballs.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. |
Split Red LentilsAlso known as: Lentille, Lense, Lenteige, Masoor, Mercimek, or Saabat Masoor. 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. Our SRL are package quality product of Canada, and among the best in the world for quality. Click here to request more information
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