Urad Dal
Urad Dal

Pulses

Urad Dal

Urad Dal is derived from black gram beans that are hulled and split. Widely used to prepare dals, papad, and batter for idli and dosa with rich, earthy flavor and creamy texture.

Product Details

  • Product Name: Urad Dal (Split Black Gram)
  • Botanical Name: Vigna mungo
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Type: Split, hulled lentils (with or without the black skin)
  • Origin: India
  • Description: Hulled and split black gram for dosa, idli batter, papad and regional dals.

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 (with skin) Flat, split lentils with black skin
Appearance (hulled) Flat, split lentils, ivory white
Size 2–4 mm
Moisture Content ≤ 14%
Purity ≥ 99%
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5%
Broken Grains ≤ 3%
Damaged/Discolored Grains (with skin) ≤ 2%
Damaged/Discolored Grains (hulled) ≤ 1%

Chemical Specifications

Protein Content ≥ 24%
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 347 kcal
Carbohydrates 58g
Dietary Fiber 18g
Protein 24g
Fat 1.5g
Calcium 138mg
Iron 7.6mg
Potassium 983mg
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