Lentils: Classes, types and varieties

Classes, types and varieties
Determination of dockage
Determination of size (sizing)
Grading
Grading factors
Primary and export grade determination tables
Export shipments

Chapter 18. Lentils (PDF, 948 KB)

Classes

Lentils are designated into two classes: Lentils, Red and Lentils, other than Red. The method of determining the class of a lentil is by cotyledon colour which may be red, yellow or green. Inspectors need to visually inspect cotyledons to determine the class.

Types

Lentils may be categorized by type. Lentils have a wide range of seed coat colours and cotyledon colours. A type may have a specific seed coat colour such as black or tan, or a specific characteristic, such as speckled green. The cotyledon color may be red, yellow or green.