Lentils Supplier — Wholesale Red and Green Lentils
Lentils are a fast-cooking, protein-rich pulse and a staple food from South Asia to the Middle East and North Africa. FUSHKOV GCG supplies red and green lentils, whole and split, to importers and processors internationally on Incoterms 2020 terms.
Types
Red, green
Forms
Whole, football, split
HS code
0713 40
Packaging
Bulk, big bags, bags
What lentils are
Lentils (Lens culinaris) are small, lens-shaped seeds containing about 25% protein on a dry basis, as well as fibre and minerals. They cook quickly without soaking, which makes them one of the most popular pulses for everyday food. In trade lentils are classed by the colour of the seed and its inner part (cotyledon) and by seed size.
Types of lentils
Red lentils
Red-orange cotyledons under a brown seed coat. Mostly sold dehulled — whole (“football”) or split — for dal, soups and lentil flour. The main class for South Asia, Turkey and the Middle East.
Green lentils
Yellow cotyledons with a green seed coat, usually sold whole and graded by seed size into large and small green lentils. Popular in Mediterranean, European and Latin American cuisines.
Typical specification (reference)
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture, max | 14.0% |
| Protein (dry basis) | about 25%, typical |
| Foreign material | As specified in the contract |
| Damaged and split seeds (whole lentils) | As specified in the contract |
| Seed size (green lentils) | Graded by size, as agreed |
| Live insects | Free |
| HS code | 0713 40 |
Reference values for typical commercial grades. The final specification is fixed in the contract; the final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
Main uses and markets
Red lentils are eaten mainly as split dal and in soups, and are also milled into flour for snacks and food ingredients. Green lentils are used whole in salads, stews and canned products. India, Bangladesh, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan are among the largest importers; Turkey and the UAE also process lentils for re-export. Major exporters include Canada, Australia, the United States, Russia and Kazakhstan.
Packaging and logistics
Lentils are shipped in bulk, in big bags or in 25–50 kg bags, by sea, rail or multimodal routes. Split and football lentils for food use are usually packed in bags.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
International supply. We supply lentils to buyers internationally.
Incoterms 2020. The delivery basis is fixed in the contract under Incoterms 2020 rules.
Independent inspection. Quantity and quality are typically checked by an independent inspector at loading.
Consultation and offer. Send a request to receive a consultation and a commercial offer for your volume and destination.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between red and green lentils?
Red lentils have red-orange cotyledons and are mostly sold dehulled, whole or split; they cook down quickly. Green lentils keep their seed coat and shape when cooked and are sold whole, graded by size.
What are football lentils?
Football lentils are red lentils with the seed coat removed but not split. Split red lentils are the same product divided into two halves.
Which HS code applies to lentils?
Dried, shelled lentils are classified under HS 0713 40. The final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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