Lentils

Lentils are edible seeds that belong to the legume family. These seeds are usually enclosed in a pod containing two separate halves, and they can be consumed with or without their skin. Lentils are one of the oldest known food sources, with a history dating back over 9,000 years. It should be noted that before the invention of flour production machines, lentils were only consumed with their skins.

Lentil skins contain large amounts of dietary fiber, which is completely removed during the skin separation process by machines.

There are various types of lentils, including black lentils, red lentils, brown lentils, mung beans, copper lentils, lentils, macchiato lentils, and French green lentils. Lentils are rich in protein and are considered an affordable protein source. They also contain amino acids such as isoleucine and lysine. Additionally, lentils provide micronutrients like various vitamins and minerals.