(Scientific Name – Lens culinaris)
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| Nutrient | Amount (per 100 g) |
|---|---|
| Energy | 350–360 kcal |
| Protein | 23–25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58–60 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10–11 g |
| Fat | 1–1.5 g |
| Iron | 6–7 mg |
| Potassium | 650–680 mg |
| Characteristics |
|---|
| Whole red lentils with uniform grain size. |
| Naturally rich in plant protein and dietary fiber. |
| Low in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol. |
| Contains antioxidants, folate, and essential minerals. |
| Easy to cook and suitable for daily consumption. |
| Applications |
|---|
| Used in traditional Indian dals and curries. |
| Suitable for soups, stews, and lentil-based dishes. |
| Ideal for vegetarian and vegan protein-rich meals. |
| Used in foodservice, catering, and bulk cooking. |
| Suitable for health-focused and balanced diets. |
| Packaging & Storage |
|---|
| 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. |
| Physicochemical Parameters |
|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Packaging (SKUs): 1000 Kg / 25 Kg or as per buyer's requirement | |
| Storage: Must be stored in cool and dry area on pallets. | |
| Ambient temperature not to be exposed to sunlight. | |
| Cool temperature less than 22 °C is preferred for a long storage. |
| Acceptable For | |
|---|---|
| Vegetarians: Yes | |
| Lacto-vegetarians: Yes | |
| Vegans: Yes | |
| Kosher-certified: Yes | |
| Halal-certified: Yes |
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