Beluga lentil

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Beluga lentil profile

Botanical name

Culinary lens

Family

Fabaceae

nickname

Caviar lentil

Origin of the name

Origin of the name derived from the visual similarity to Beluga caviar

Designation

translation 

Origin/Cultivation

Country/region of origin Asia

Time of cultivation since the beginning of agriculture about 11,000 years ago (prehistory)

Spread to Europe from 4000 BC.

Meaning/significance The lentil is one of the oldest cultivated plants of mankind. Further information The lentil is also mentioned in the Old Testament: The Bible tells the story of Esau, who gives his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup (Genesis).          

Facts in brief

Like many legumes, beluga lentils have a high protein content with essential amino acids, as well as fiber.  

Happen

Sprouts / Microgreens: own local cultivation

Plants (Europe): France, Spain,

Germany (Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Bavaria) 

Season/Harvest (DACH )

As germs / microgreens & sprouts, easy & quick to grow all year round 

Season/Harvest Europe

Spain

JAN x FEB x MAR x 

APR x MAY ˽ JUN ˽

JUL ˽ AUG ˽ SEP ˽

OCT ˽ NOV x DEC x

x not available ˽ Outdoor 2 Ո Storage / Greenhouse

Storage conditions

Seeds: airtight, dry, protected from light Tip: Lentils can be stored and kept dry for almost an unlimited period

Edible parts

Sprouts, seeds

Preparation form

germinated, cooked