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Lentils are a great source of healthy protein, also packing in high amounts of iron and zinc. Lentils are versatile, going into stews, soups, dips, and salads. And, major bonus, they're cheap. But not all lentils look and cook alike. Here are the top varieties of lentils that are widely available, and a guide on how to properly prepare these colorful legumes so they don't turn into a sad puddle of mush. Let's take a look at lentils!
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MULTI TEXT LANGUAGES ON TINS  Typical Chemical and Physical Analysis | ||
Moisture | 3.0 % max | AS2300.1.1 1988 |
Fat | 28.0% min | AS2300.1.3 1988 |
Acidity | 0.14 % max | ADPI916 1990 |
Ash | 5.0 - 6.0% | AS2300.1.5 1988 |
Lactose | 39.0% type | Caculated |
Lechithin | 00:20% type | NIRO 22a |
Insolubility Index | 0.5 ml max | AS2300.4.4 1994 |
Scorched particles | Disc A/ 32.5gm max | AS2300.4.5 1994 |
Bulk Density | 0.44 - 0.50 g/ml | AS2300.4.3 1994 |
Flavour & Odour | Good | AS2300.4.2 1994 |
Appearance & colour | Normal | AS2300.4.2 1994 |
Wettability | 10 sec max | IDF 87 1979 |
Dispersibility (20 secs) | 80% min | IDF 87 1979 |
Vitamin A | 2350-3650 IU | NZ MAF (WOOLARD) |
Vitamin D | 300 IU min | AOAC 981.17 1990 |
Phosphatase | <2 ug p'n-phen/ml | AS2300.1.10 1988 |
Inhibitory substances | <0.003 ug / ml | AS1766.3.11 1991 |
Typical Microbiological Analysis | ||
Standard Plate Count | 10,000 / g max | AS1766.2.1 1991 |
Coliforms | Not detected / g | AS1766.2.3 1992 |
Yeasts & Moulds | 10 / g max | AS1766.2.2 1994 |
Coagulase positive Staph | Not detected / g | PSL 2.1 |
Salmonella | Not detected / 1500g | PAGE 1 |
Nutrition Information | ||
Energy | 303 kj/100ml | |
Sodium | 47 mg/100ml | |
Calcium | 117 mg/100m |