Red and Yellow Lentils (Lens culinaris) are high-demand, fast-cooking pulse commodities that form a central pillar of international agricultural trade across Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Mediterranean food sectors. Aba Impex specializes in supplying premium-grade red and yellow lentils harvested from pristine, high-yield agrarian zones. Our modern processing facilities feature state-of-the-art mechanical hulling systems that gently remove the outer seed coat, followed by precise automated splitting machines. The split kernels are then lightly polished with food-grade vegetable oil or water to give them a bright, glossy appearance and uniform texture. Every production batch goes through multi-stage optical color scanning to eliminate discolored seeds, unhulled kernels, and field debris. This strict process ensures our split lentils cook quickly and blend smoothly, making Aba Impex a trusted long-term supplier for industrial soup manufacturers, global dry-pack brands, and wholesale food operations.

Types

• • Split Red Lentils (Football format or Split format; bright orange-red appearance)
  • Split Yellow Lentils (Cleanly de-hulled, bright golden-yellow color finish)
  • Whole Red/Yellow Lentils (Hull intact configuration for specialized processing)

Specification

Parameter	Standard Specification
Origin	Canada / Australia / India
Moisture Content	12.0% – 13.0% maximum (Prevents fermentation)
Purity Index	99.5% to 99.75% minimum clean split pulses
Unhulled Seeds Ratio	< 0.5% maximum within split export lots
Broken / Chalky	< 1.0% maximum
Polishing Level	Lightly oil-polished or water-polished based on buyer request
Packaging Layout	25 kg / 50 kg Laminated Polypropylene Bags with interior liners

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g – Split Red Lentils)

Nutrient	Value per 100g
Calories	358 kcal
Total Fat	1.0 g
Sodium	6 mg
Total Carbohydrates	63.0 g
Dietary Fiber	10.8 g
Protein	25.4 g
Iron	6.8 mg
Potassium	650 mg

Benefits And Uses

• • Health Benefits: Easily digestible due to the mechanical removal of the fibrous hull, it delivers rich amounts of plant-based protein, iron, and potassium to support long-lasting energy and muscle recovery.
  • Commercial & Culinary Uses: The mandatory raw ingredient for traditional dishes such as Indian Dals, Middle Eastern lentil soups, and savory purees. Widely used by food manufacturers as a thickening base for processed meals and meat alternatives.