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Brown Lentils

The world's most widely traded lentil variety.

Brown lentils are the most widely recognised and universally traded lentil variety in the world. Their mild flavour, reliable texture, and competitive pricing make them a backbone product for large-volume distributors, canned goods manufacturers, and retail chains. Canadian brown lentils are particularly well established in Latin American markets, where consistent supply and price stability are the primary purchasing criteria.

Grades No.1 · No.2 · Feed
Protein 24 – 25% (dry weight)
Moisture ≤ 14%
Canadian-origin · Export grade

Export specifications

Grades No.1 · No.2 · Feed
Protein 24 – 25% (dry weight)
Moisture ≤ 14%
Admixture ≤ 2% (No.1 grade)
Forms Whole
Packaging 25 kg · 50 kg · Bulk MT
Origin Saskatchewan · Alberta, Canada

Physical characteristics

Colour Light to dark khaki-brown
Size 5 – 6 mm
Cook time 20 – 30 min (slight softening)
Shelf life 24 months (sealed, cool/dry storage)
Certifications CFIA phytosanitary · CGC grade cert · Certificate of origin

Applications

How buyers use Brown Lentils.

01

Soups & Casseroles

Standard ingredient in commercial soups, casseroles, and stew bases.

02

Canned Goods

A core SKU for canned lentil production across Latin American brands.

03

Retail Consumer

The most recognised retail lentil variety across supermarkets globally.

04

Food Service

Used in large-format catering, institutional kitchens, and meal kit production.

Key destinations

Brown Lentils — where it goes.

These are the primary import markets for Canadian brown lentils. Fain Grain has trade relationships across all of these regions and can discuss supply terms for each.

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