(Scientific Name – Lens culinaris)
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| Nutritional Properties | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60–62 g |
| Protein | 24–26 g |
| Fat | 1–2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10–11 g |
| Characteristics |
|---|
| Split red lentils with uniform grain size. |
| High protein content with essential amino acids. |
| Good source of iron, potassium, and dietary fiber. |
| Quick cooking and easy to digest. |
| Suitable for daily household consumption. |
| Applications |
|---|
| Used in traditional Indian dals and curries. |
| Ideal for soups, stews, and lentil preparations. |
| Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. |
| Used in foodservice, catering, and bulk cooking. |
| Recommended for balanced and protein-rich meals. |
| Sensory Parameters |
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| Appearance: Uniform |
| Colour: Red |
| Taste: Typical, characteristic |
| Smell: No off odour |
| Physicochemical Parameters |
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| Shrunken & Immature ≤ 2% |
| Broken Grains ≤ 4% |
| Damaged / Discoloured ≤ 2% |
| Weevilled Grains ≤ 0.5% |
| Foreign Matter ≤ 0.01% |
| Foreign Grains ≤ 0.01% |
| Stones: Nil |
| Live / Dead Infestation: Nil |
| Moisture ≤ 14% |
| Food Safety |
|---|
| GMO / Radiation / Allergen: No |
| Pesticide Residue / Heavy Metal / Aflatoxin: As per EU / USDA Regulations |
| Gluten: Gluten Free (As per EU / USDA Regulations) |
| Salmonella (per 25 g): Absent |
| E. coli (per g): < 10 |
| Shelf Life: 12 Months |
| Packaging & Storage |
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| Packaging (SKUs): 1000 kg / 25 kg / 1 kg / 2 lbs or as per buyer’s requirement. |
| Must be stored in a cool and dry area on pallets. |
| Product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. |
| Ambient temperature below 22 °C is preferred for long-term storage. |
| Acceptable For |
|---|
| Vegetarians: Yes |
| Lacto-vegetarians: Yes |
| Vegans: Yes |
| Kosher-certified: Yes |
| Halal-certified: Yes |
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