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Red Lentils
Canada's most exported lentil — globally in demand.
Canadian red lentils are the country's top lentil export by volume and the most traded lentil variety in the world. Grown primarily in Saskatchewan and Alberta, they deliver consistent sizing, reliable protein content, and low admixture levels that meet the requirements of food manufacturers, dal processors, and bulk distributors in every major importing country. Available as split (red split) or whole, they are versatile across processing formats and packaging requirements.
Export specifications
Physical characteristics
Applications
How buyers use Red Lentils.
Dal Production
The primary ingredient in red dal across India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Soups & Purees
Breaks down into a smooth texture ideal for commercial soups and infant food.
Food Processing
Used in lentil flour, protein concentrates, and ready-meal manufacturing.
Retail Packs
Packaged for consumer retail in 25 kg and custom retail-format bags.
Key destinations
Red Lentils — where it goes.
These are the primary import markets for Canadian red lentils. Fain Grain has trade relationships across all of these regions and can discuss supply terms for each.
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