Description

When one thinks of a list of the most consumed crops anywhere in the world, lentils are usually among the top entrants in that list. Not only are lentils highly beneficial for health, but they are also relatively quick and easy to prepare, as well as being low in cost. As a result, lentils are highly accessible to people all over the world and are especially popular in South-East Asia, the Middle East, North America and Africa.

History of Lentils in Australia and New Zealand

Lentils were first grown commercially in Australia in the semi-arid regions of South Australia and Victoria in the early 1990s and quickly became a high-value cash crop. In New Zealand, it was first grown in Canterbury around the 1980s and found similar success as a crop. It has continued to grow in stock ever since, so much so that it is now one of Australia’s prime export food products. On average, the Australian lentil industry produces between 400 and 600 tonnes of lentil per year, and exported lentils worth $513 million in 2017, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)!

Types of Lentils in Australia and New Zealand

Lentils are chiefly classified as being Red or Green Lentils. In Australia and New Zealand, the most popular form of Red lentils is the Nugget and Nipper varieties.

Nugget

• Medium to large-sized seeds with a grey coat.
• High protein content with no fat.
• Extremely easy and quick to prepare.
• Cardinal part of the daily food routine in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and Turkey.

Nipper

• Small, round seeds with a grey coat.
• High disease resistance.
• Easily prepared.
• A chief part of South-East Asian, Middle Eastern and African cuisines.

Benefits of Our Lentils

Our lentils are grown with the highest care and precision, which takes the nutritional and health benefits on a whole new level! These benefits include:

• Being an excellent source of fibre, proteins, vitamins and iron;
• Aiding weight loss;
• Decreasing risks of heart disease;
• Promoting healthy pregnancy.

Moreover, in addition to being an excellent ingredient for stews and soup, lentils are also useful in treating dry skin, removing tan and skin lightening!

evargo Pty Ltd – A Top-Choice Source for Lentils!

For the finest lentil from Australia and New Zealand, contact evargo! Our lentil is sowed and harvested with utmost care and precision, and each seed inspected thoroughly so that you get only the cream of the crop! We believe in quality over quantity, and find the highest joy in ensuring complete client satisfaction.

For packaging and shipping information, send us an email to get in touch with our officials!