Lentils
100% legumes tipical from tavoliere of Puglia
Lens Esculenta – Lentils were among the first legumes grown by man, traces of them have been found dating back to 5500 BC. Lentils spread in Asia Minor before in Europe. There are varieties with larger seeds (5-9 mm) green and dark, cultivated in the United States and North America (mainly in Canada), and varieties with smaller seeds (4-6 mm) of orange or red or brown color. also grown in the Mediterranean Basin, in the Middle East or in India.
They are the most digestible of all legumes. The nutritional contents are reported in the “nutritional contents” section. Lentils are grown in Canada by leading local production companies.
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Rich in vegetable proteins, lentils also contain many carbohydrates, many fibers, many vitamins, especially A, B1, B2, C, PP, mineral salts such as calcium, potassium and iron and very little fat. Due to the high protein content, lentils are considered a valid alternative to a second course based on meat, fish, eggs or cheese.
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