Green Lentil

Canadian lentils have a global reputation for their quality. Canada grows primarily red and green lentils. Canadian lentils are consumed worldwide as a source of protein, fibre and other key nutrients. Canadian lentils are available whole, dehulled, split, or as flours and fractions.

LARGE GREEN (LAIRD TYPE)

The lentil (Lens culinaris) is an edible pulse. It is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each.

Laird variety is the largest type in green Lentils family. Approximately 6 to 7 mm lentil with relatively green skin and yellow cotyledon. Laird lentils have long been the preferred lentil type in much of Europe, Middle East and Latin America. Flavor and texture varies widely depending on the country and region of origin but is richer than the smaller varieties.

MEDIUM GREEN (RICHLEA TYPE)

The lentil (Lens culinaris) is an edible pulse. It is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each.

Richlea variety is the medium sized Green lentils that falls between Laird (Large) and Eston (Small) varieties.  Approximately 5.5 to 6 mm lentil with a green skin and yellow cotyledon. size range 62 to 69 grams/1000 kernels.

SMALL GREEN (ESTON TYPE)

The lentil (Lens culinaris) is an edible pulse. It is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each.

Eston Variety is the smallest green Lentils.

Small (4.5 – 5.5 mm) lentil with a green skin and yellow cotyledon.