Yellow and Red Lentil

Specification – Red & Green Lentils
1. Product Name:

Red Lentils (Lens culinaris – whole or decorticated/split)

Green Lentils (Lens culinaris – whole, unsplit)

2. Types and Forms:

Type Form Description
Red Lentils Whole or Split (decorticated) Reddish-orange interior, mild flavor
Green Lentils Whole Green to mottled brown, firm texture
3. Physical Characteristics:

Parameter Red Lentils Green Lentils
Purity ≥ 99% ≥ 99%
Moisture Content ≤ 14% ≤ 14%
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.5%
Damaged/Discolored Seeds ≤ 1% ≤ 1%
Broken/Split Seeds ≤ 0.5% (for whole type) ≤ 0.5%
Live Insects None None
Size (diameter) 2–4 mm (split), 4–6 mm (whole) 4–7 mm (whole)
4. Chemical Composition (Typical):

Parameter Specification
Protein 22–26%
Carbohydrates 50–60%
Dietary Fiber 10–15%
Fat 0.5–2%
Ash ≤ 3%
Aflatoxins ≤ 4 ppb (total)
Pesticide Residues Within Codex/FAO permissible limits
5. Microbiological Parameters (Export Grade):

Parameter Specification
Total Plate Count ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g
Yeast and Mold ≤ 10³ cfu/g
Salmonella Absent in 25 g
E. coli ≤ 10 cfu/g
6. Packaging:

Parameter Specification
Packaging Type PP woven bags, Kraft paper bags, or bulk
Weight 25 kg, 50 kg, or as per customer request
Labeling Product name, net weight, origin, lot number, pack date, expiry
7. Shelf Life:
Up to 12 months when stored in a cool, dry place

Origin: South Africa