- High in protein and dietary fibre
- Supports digestive health
- Heart healthy - high in potassium, iron and magnesium
- Low in calories, high in essential nutrition
- Contain high levels of anthocyanin antioxidants
- Re-sealable air tight, foil pouch to ensure maximum freshness
- 100% pure botanical ingredients, absolutely nothing added
Beluga Lentils, organic, dried and ready to soak from Indigo Herbs. Beluga Lentils Lentils are a type of small black lentil and have been named after Belgua caviar. These lentils grow in dried climates and are less common than other types of lentil. While cooking, they retain their shape and are great at absorbing other flavours. Beluga lentils contain anthocyanins which is an antioxidant also found in black and purple coloured fruit.
At Indigo Herbs we are passionate about premium quality Wholefoods. Explore the tabs on this page to find out more about the health benefits, quality, manufacture and suggested use of this wholefood. At Indigo Herbs we are committed to empowering optimum health and nutrition and assisting you to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing, by having access to many of natures healing botanicals and Superfoods.
These delicate, peppery flavoured lentils retain a firm texture after cooking if not overcooked.
To Cook:
No pre-soaking needed. Wash and rinse well, add plenty of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender, drain and add to your favourite recipe.
For more information on how to cook, please see our guide How to soak legumes and cook them from scratch.
Over consumption of Lentils can lead to flatulence.
Lentils are a staple food on the Indian subcontinent and one of the most popular crops in the world. Lentils are a cool weather crop that's harvested around June - July. These Organic Beluga Lentils are grown on strictly certified organic land and are free from any pesticides or man made fertilisers
| Nutritional info | Per 100g | Serving 30g | Serving %RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Portion in grams | 30 | ||
| Energy KJ/Kcal | 1295KJ/309Kcal | 389KJ/93Kcal | 4.64% |
| Fat | 1.5g | 0.5g | 0.64% |
| of which saturates | 0.3g | 0.1g | |
| Carbohydrate | 44.5g | 13.4g | 5.13% |
| of which sugars | 1.2g | 0.4g | 0.40% |
| Protein | 21g | 6.3g | 12.60% |
| Dietary Fibre | 15.8g | 4.7g | |
| Salt | 0.00mg | 0.00mg | 0.00% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.90mg | 0.63mg | 57.27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 10.50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.60mg | 1.82mg | 11.38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.50mg | 0.35mg | 25.00% |
| Folate | 0.48mg | 0.34mg | 167.65% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.10mg | 1.47mg | 24.50% |
| Potassium | 955.00mg | 668.50mg | 33.43% |
| Phosphorus | 451.00mg | 315.70mg | 45.10% |
| Magnesium | 122.00mg | 85.40mg | 22.77% |
| Iron | 7.50mg | 5.25mg | 37.50% |
| Zinc | 4.80mg | 3.36mg | 33.60% |
| Copper | 0.50mg | 0.35mg | 35.00% |
| Manganese | 1.30mg | 0.91mg | 45.50% |
| Selenium | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 10.56% |
