How to choose lentils

How to choose lentils

There are two types of lentils on the market: tender lentil pods for vegetable consumption. Due to different pod colors, they can be divided into white lentils, green lentils, and purple lentils. Generally, white lentils are preferred, as their pods are thick and tender, with a fresh and delicious aroma. It is advisable to choose tender pods with shiny pod skin, thick flesh, and no visible seeds; if the pod skin is thin, the seeds are visible, and the luster is dark, it is already mature and can only be eaten by peeling the seeds. The other type is used as a staple food or medicine, and mainly eats dry seeds. The dry seeds are white, black, brown, or with patterns. Different seeds have different nutritional and health functions. When choosing, you should choose according to the purpose.