Masoor Dal
Masoor Dal

Pulses

Masoor Dal

Masoor Dal is a popular lentil variety in Indian cuisine, known for its orange-red color, quick cooking properties, and mild, earthy flavor. Highly nutritious and widely used in soups, stews, and curries.

Product Details

  • Product Name: Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)
  • Botanical Name: Lens culinaris
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Type: Whole or Split (hulled) red lentils
  • Origin: India
  • Description: Orange-red lentils with quick cooking properties and mild, earthy flavor.

Packing and Shipping Details

  • Packing: Food-grade polybags, jute bags, or PP woven sacks
  • Common sizes: 25 kg, 50 kg, or customized as per buyer requirements
  • 20 FT container: Up to 20 MT
  • 40 FT container: Up to 27 MT
  • Shelf life: 12–24 months under proper storage conditions
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture

Physical Specifications

Appearance (whole) Oval-shaped, smooth surface
Appearance (split dal) Split, flat lentils
Color (whole) Reddish-brown
Color (split dal) Orange to red (hulled split)
Size 3–5 mm diameter
Moisture Content ≤ 14%
Purity ≥ 99%
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5%
Broken/Damaged Grains ≤ 2%

Chemical Specifications

Protein Content ≥ 22%
Total Ash Content ≤ 2.5%
Acid Insoluble Ash ≤ 0.5%
Pesticide Residue Compliant with international standards
Aflatoxin Levels ≤ 10 ppb (As per EU/US norms)
Microbial Load Compliant with food safety standards

Nutritional Information (per 100g)

Energy 360 kcal
Carbohydrates 60g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Protein 25g
Fat 1.5g
Calcium 56mg
Iron 7.6mg
Potassium 955mg
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