Pack 2x Red Lentil ECO Planet Garden 500 g

Nutritional values

What is Red Lentil?

Red lentil or Turkish lentil is a food of the legume group with a pink or orange colour. It is similar in size to the pardina lentil, which is better known in our gastronomy. The difference lies in its colour and especially in its taste, as the red lentil is more delicate and sophisticated.

Properties

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• Contains Selenium which is a nutrient difficult to obtain naturally. It aids muscle development as well as improving cardiovascular health. It also has anti-metastatic properties, especially when combined with vitamin E and C.
• Selenium is a nutrient that is difficult to obtain naturally.
• It protects the immune system with antioxidants that help fight the proliferation of free radicals and other toxins in the bloodstream and body systems. It also stimulates the regeneration of vitamin C and vitamin E, which play integral parts in the body's defence mechanisms.
• Thanks to their iron content, they can help prevent anaemia during pregnancy. They are a great complement to the supplements that some women take during these months.
• Because of its fibre content, it helps to relieve constipation. As it is a natural product, it is a healthier alternative to traditional laxatives.
• The folate they provide could help prevent defects or malformations in the nervous system of the foetus (such as spina bifida) and avoid the possibility of premature birth.
• Digestive health, they improve digestion and give a feeling of satiety with less quantity and for longer. As they have no skin, they are easier to digest than common lentils, which is why they are recommended for people with intestinal and gastric problems, slow digestion and excess gas.
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Benefits of consuming Red Lentils

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• Good source of vegetable protein. Very important for vegans and vegetarians
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• Helps to reduce cholesterol and glucose control. This is due to its high fibre content, as well as being essential for proper digestion.
• It can improve the central nervous system due to its high content of B vitamins.
• It contributes to healthy nails, skin and hair due to its high content of B vitamins.
• Fights iron deficiency anaemia due to its iron content, helps in the synthesis of red blood cells.
• It helps to combat constipation due to its fibre content.

Recommended method of use

For their use, red lentils do not require prior soaking in water, just wash them in cold water and put them to cook for ten to fifteen minutes, less time than "normal" lentils, although their striking orange colour, after cooking, will turn straw yellow and the lentil will almost end up shredded. Therefore, this variety is ideal to prepare in creams, purees or soups.

Storage: 12 months. Store between 4°C and 16°C and maximum relative humidity of 70%.

Quantity

• Formats available: 500 g bag.

The packaging is made with the minimum thickness, thus reducing the use of plastics as much as possible. Thus, 60 microns are used, with 80 microns being the norm.