Property |
Specification |
Color |
Light Yellow to Pale Yellow |
Shape |
Small, Oval or Round, Split Lentils |
Size |
3 to 5 mm in diameter |
Length |
5 to 7 mm |
Moisture Content |
Max. 12% |
Test Weight |
70 to 75 kg/hl (kilograms per hectoliter) |
Bulk Density |
0.6 to 0.7 g/cm³ |
Foreign Matter |
Max. 1% |
Defective Seeds |
Max. 2% |
Imperfect Seeds |
Max. 1% |
Purity |
Min. 98% |
Odor |
Free from off or rancid odor |
Taste |
Mild, slightly sweet |
Shelf Life |
Up to 12 months if stored in cool, dry conditions |
Packaging |
Typically in 25 kg or 50 kg sacks |