Edible lentils

Due to its high folic acid and iron content, lentils stimulate production of red blood cells and help regulate the nervous system. Because of its low glycolic index rating, its often added to diets and is also eaten by diabetics. Thanks to its fibre it has a cleansing action throughout the digestive system, as well as lowering the body’s cholesterol and glucose levels.

Nutritious and tasty seeds

The tasty and highly nutritious lentil seeds are ready to eat when cooked. They can be added to salads, and lentil soup is also well known, the seeds are nutritious and can even be added raw to sandwiches, or to hot meals instead of parsley or fennel.

The particularly nutritious lentil has gained itself a great reputation among vegetarians. It can be added to salads, forms a basis for soups and can also be used instead of meats – tasty cutlets can be made from them, along with pates or “lecho” by adding other vegetables.