Whole Crimson Lentils

 

Description

Crimson Lentils

Small flat circular shape, reddish-brown seed coat in color; red cotyledon.

Growing Regions:

Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), USA (Idaho, Washington)

Crimson Lentils are grown in Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the USA (Idaho, Washington)

 

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Nutrition Information

Source: USDA Nutrient Databases

Analysis:

Nutrient (per 100 g)

Units

Quantity (Raw)

Quantity (Cooked)

Calories

kcal

338.0

116.0

Carbohydrates

g

57.1

20.1

% of Calories from Carbohydrates

%

66

68

Protein

g

28.1

9.0

% of Calories from Protein

%

33

31

Fat

g

1.0

0.4

% of Calories from Fat

%

1

1

Dietary Fiber

g

30.5

7.9

Folate

mcg

432.8

180.8

Calcium

mg

51.0

19.0

Iron

mg

9.0

3.3

Sodium

mg

10.0

2.0

 

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Specifications

Standard:

USDA

Lentil Grades:

Grade #1

Grade #2

Grade #3

 

%

%

%

Maximum limits of defective lentils:

 

Total:

2.0

3.5

5.0

Weevil-damaged lentils:

0.3

0.8

0.8

Heat-damaged lentils:

0.2

0.5

1.0

Foreign material:

 

 

 

Total:

0.2

0.5

0.5

Stones:

0.1

0.2

0.2

Skinned lentils:

4.0

7.0

10.0

Inconspicous admixture:

0.5

0.8

1.0

Minimum requirements for color:

Good

Fair

Fair

Standard Packing:

Bags (Poly) of 100 lb (45.36 kg) each

On special request the following packing may also be available:

Tote (2000 lb/ 907 kg), 50 lb (22.68 kg), 25 lb (11.34 kg), consumer packages

 

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