Pulses
Organic Red Lentils (Whole)
The whole form of red lentils, one of Türkiye’s important pulses, grown under organic production conditions; a valuable raw material used in the food industry, especially in the production of lentil flour and other pulse products.
General Information
Organic Red Lentils (Whole) are red lentils grown in accordance with organic production standards and offered as whole grains, without the hull and seed being separated. Türkiye holds an important position in lentil production and trade, and red lentils in particular are among the leading products in international pulse trade.
Quality criteria such as grain structure, colour, size grade and cooking properties are important in assessing the product’s suitability for its intended use and processing. Depending on demand, whole red lentils can be split, screened, graded or milled for use in different food applications.
Uses
Organic Red Lentils (Whole) can be used in various pulse and food applications, above all in the food industry.
Main uses:
- In the production of organic red lentil products
- In the production of lentil flour and milled pulse products
- In ready meals and processed food products
- In soups and pulse-based food products
- As a raw material in pulse processing and packaging plants
- In various food industry applications
The way the product is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to the grain characteristics, size grade, quality criteria and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 23 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 14 | % |
| Crude fat | 0.8–1.5 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 5 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 4 | % |
| 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.