Lentils and chickpeas
Red and green lentils and kabuli and desi chickpeas by size and origin, for packers, canners and food makers.
Lentils and chickpeas: typical specification
Indicative- Red lentils
- Whole or split, football or split grades
- Green lentils
- Large and small, by size
- Kabuli chickpeas
- 7 to 12 mm, or by count per ounce
- Moisture
- 14% maximum
- Foreign matter
- 0.1% to 0.5% maximum, by grade
- Packing
- 25 kg or 50 kg bags, or bulk bags
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.
Delivery terms
Documents supplied
Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.
Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.
About lentils and chickpeas
Canada, Australia, Russia and Kazakhstan are leading exporters of lentils and chickpeas. Lentils are sold whole or split; red lentils are often split and dehulled.
Kabuli chickpeas are the large, light coloured type, sized in millimetres or by count per ounce. Desi chickpeas are smaller and darker, and mostly split into chana dal.
Frequently asked questions
How are kabuli chickpeas sized?
By diameter in millimetres, for example 8 mm or 9 mm, or by the number of chickpeas per ounce. Larger sizes command a premium.
Do you supply organic lots?
Yes, from producers certified to EU organic and USDA NOP standards. EU imports travel with an electronic certificate of inspection issued through TRACES.
Can I get a sample before buying?
Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment, with the cost agreed in advance.
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