Pulses
Organic Red Lentils (Split)
The split form of red lentils, one of Türkiye’s important pulses, obtained from organic production; an important pulse product used especially in the food industry for its quick cooking and practical use.
General Information
Organic Red Lentils (Split) are a pulse product obtained by removing the hull of red lentils grown in accordance with organic production standards and splitting the grain in two. Also known as split lentils, this form is widely used in the food sector because of its short cooking time and easy processability.
Türkiye holds an important position in red lentil production and trade, and characteristics such as colour, grain structure, size grade and uniformity are important in determining the product’s commercial value. Depending on the intended use, organic split lentils can be used directly in food production or in different processing operations.
Uses
Organic Red Lentils (Split) can be used mainly in the food industry.
Main uses:
- In lentil soup and similar pulse-based food products
- In the production of ready meals and instant soups
- In the production of lentil flour and milled pulse products
- In pulse mixes and other food products
- As a raw material in the food industry
- In the production of packaged pulse products
The way the product is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to grain colour, size grade, uniformity, cooking properties and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 24 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 14 | % |
| Crude fat | 0.7–1.5 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 2 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 3 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.