What is a Lentil? The Lentil is a cousin of the bean, and both are a part of the legume family. all legumes are seeds that grow within pods. Lentils are shaped like a lens. in fact, lens is the Latin word for lentil. the size and appearance of Lentils varies depending on the variety.

The outer seed coat can be mottled or speckled, and ranges in color from reddish-brown to greyish-brown to green. the inner coat, or cotyledon, can be red or yellow.

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Lentils Origins: Austrailia, Canada, India, Syria, Turkey, USA and other countries.

Lentils Types: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Green Lentils.

Preparation: Lentils are simple to prepare. simply sort, remove any debris. then rinse and boil for fifteen to twenty minutes. there is no need to soak lentils. also, do not add salt to Lentils while cooking; toughness may occur. storing Lentils is simple. they keep indefinitely in a cool, dry place. After long storage, the color may fade slightly, but the taste will not be noticeably altered.

Nutrition: Lentils are packed with nutrients, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and folic acid. Lentils are a low calorie, low fat and cholesterol free food as well as being inexpensive.

Folic acid is one very important nutrient found in Lentils. one cup of cooked lentils provides 90% of the recommended daily allowance ( RDA ). Lentils provide more folic acid than any other unfortified food.

Lentils are also an important source of iron, especially for women, whose iron needs are greater. Eating Lentils with foods rich in Vitamin C, such as tomatoes, green peppers, broccoli, and citrus fruits or juices, helps the body absorb iron more efficiently.

Lentils are also protein rich. they lack only one protein, methionine. Adding grains, eggs, nuts, seeds, meat, dairy products, or eggs will provide a complete protein.

Soluble fiber is also found in Lentils. soluble fiber acts as a scrub brush, cleaning the digestive system. this type of fiber also decreases serum glucose and cholesterol and decreases insulin requirements for people with diabetes.

Qualities of Lentils exported by GTSC:
1. Whole Red Lentils Imp. 0.5, 1, 3 %.
2. Whole Green Lentils Imp. 0.5, 1, 3 %.
3. Green & Red Icarda Lentils Imp. 0.5, 1, 3 %.
4. Green & Red Split Lentils Imp. 1+1, 2+2.
5. Football Red Lentils Imp. 0.5+0.5 ( Sortex Quality ).

Packing Types:
1. New jute bags 40, 60 kg.
2. New PP bags 20,25,50 kg.

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