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    Lau-tea-da Lentils

    Lau-tea-da Lentils

    Ontario's ONLY lentil growers. Grown just outside of Elora, Ontario on our family farm. Large green lentils and whole lentil flour available for sale.

    What Is A Lentil?Lentils are a pulse crop. Pulse crops like lentils and peas arelegumes that are able to fix nitrogen from the air into the soil;this improves the environmental sustainability of the croppingsystem and reduces the need for nitrogen fertilizer. Canadais currently the world's largest exporter of lentils to the globalmarketplace, selling to over 100 countries each year. Over 99%of Canada's lentils are grown in Saskatchewan, Alberta andManitoba. But, in 2016, 30 acres of lentils were grown just outsideof Elora, Ontario!

    Health AspectsPulses are a great tasting addition to any diet. They are rich infibre and protein, and have high levels of minerals such as iron,zinc, and phosphorous as well as folate and other B-vitamins.In addition to their nutritional profile and links to improved health,pulses are unique foods in their ability to reduce the environmentalfootprint of our grocery carts. Put it all together and these legumesare a powerful food ingredient that can be used to deliver theresults of healthy people and a healthy planet.Pulses have also been shown to help manage blood sugar levelsand reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.(www.pulsecanada.com/ food-health/fact-sheets-resources)

    What to Do With Lentils?Lentils can be used in a variety of dishes, and are commonlyused in soups and stews. Pureed lentils make a great additionto muffin and loaf recipes, contributing to moistness as well asadding fibre and protein. But, the opportunities are endless aslentils are easily incorporated into dips, bugers, dessert squares, the list goes on. Also with out letil flour you can easily incorporate lentils healthy goodness into just about any baking! 

    A Little about Our FarmOur family has been farming for more than 150 years. Currentlyjust outside of Elora, Ontario we grow corn, soybeans, winterwheat, some hay and now green lentils! The Austin and FerrierFamilies work hard each and every year to produce healthyand nutritious crops to be used locally or exported worldwide.Our first ever crop of Ontario lentils has been grown sustainablyto ensure we leave our land better than we found it.


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