Lentils Black 100% Italian
Colfiorito
1 Piece (400g)
Country of Origin: Italy
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AED 17.94
The black lentil, an ancient cultivar native to southern Italy, is a nearly endangered variety that was historically prized for its drought resistance, leading to a dense concentration of nutrients and rich flavour. These lentils offer exceptional taste and notable nutritional benefits, serving as a natural source of proteins, fibre, and essential minerals, particularly iron, making them a valuable addition to a balanced diet.
- Black lentils, an ancient southern Italian variety, face the risk of extinction but are renowned for their historical drought resistance, resulting in a robust nutrient profile and distinctive flavour.
- These lentils are not only delicious but also packed with nutritional value, serving as a natural source of proteins, dietary fibre, and essential minerals like copper, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and notably iron.
- To gain significant nutritional benefits, it's recommended to consume at least a 50g portion of black lentils per day, emphasizing the importance of incorporating them into a varied and balanced diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Black lentils
May contain traces of oats, wheat, spelt, khorasan wheat, barley, soybean, lupins
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy (kJ): 1402
Energy (kcal): 332
Protein (g): 23
Carbohydrate (g): 51,
of which sugars (g): 1.8
Fat (g): 1.0,
of which saturates (g): 0.1
Salt (g): 0.01
Fibre (g): 14
Halal: Yes
Lactose Free: Yes
Organic: No
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Lactose Free: Yes
Organic: No
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Store in a cool and dry place
Transparent food-safe polypropylene
To prepare, thoroughly rinse the product and place it in a pot with generous amounts of salted water. Bring the water to a boil, and then cook for 30-40 minutes, adjusting the cooking time to reach your preferred level of tenderness. Finally, drain the water and serve.
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Recipes using this item:
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