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Yellow Split Lentils
High-protein. Fast-cooking. South Asia's staple.
Yellow split lentils — also known as yellow dal — are a cornerstone of South Asian cuisine and one of the most important food commodities in the Indian subcontinent. Fast-cooking, high in protein, and visually distinctive with their bright golden colour, they are supplied to dal processors, food manufacturers, and flour millers across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Canadian production delivers consistent grade quality and reliable supply chain performance that large-volume buyers depend on.
Export specifications
Physical characteristics
Applications
How buyers use Yellow Split Lentils.
Dal Production
The primary ingredient in chana dal and yellow dal across South Asian markets.
Food Processing
Ingredient in ready-meal production, instant soups, and packaged dal mixes.
Flour Milling
Milled into besan (gram flour) for use in batters, snacks, and baked goods.
Canned Goods
Used in canned dal production for retail and food service distribution.
Key destinations
Yellow Split Lentils — where it goes.
These are the primary import markets for Canadian yellow split lentils. Fain Grain has trade relationships across all of these regions and can discuss supply terms for each.
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