Beans & Lentils
Grown all around the world, Beans & Lentils are a staple food which can be added to salads, soups and casseroles or made into spreads and dips. They vary in size and shape as well as colour, from dark reds and browns to light green to beige to white. They can be cooked with Rice & Grains and vegetables to create unique combinations of flavour from meaty to beany.
Chana Dal
The husked split black chickpea with an irregular surface and slightly nutty flavour. High in protein and widely used in Indian cuisine especially in its namesake recipe “channa dahl”.
Energy 766kj181kcal |
Sugar 1.20g |
Fat 1.20g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 18.4% |
2.4% |
2.4% |
0.4% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Chana Dal
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1532kJ / 362kcal
- Total fat2.4g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate65g
- of which sugars2.4g
- Protein22g
- Salt0.1g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Chickpeas
Also known by their American name, garbanzos, chickpeas have an irregular shape and earthy colour. They are very popular in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines and lend a nutty taste to all dishes they are added to.
Energy 796kj188.5kcal |
Sugar 1.30g |
Fat 2.70g |
Saturates 0.25g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 43.0% |
2.6% |
5.4% |
0.5% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Chickpeas
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1592kJ / 377kcal
- Total fat5.4g
- of which saturates0.5g
- Carbohydrate55g
- of which sugars2.6g
- Protein21.7g
- Salt0.01g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Favetta
Split broad beans have a nutty flavour and are used in Mediterranean cuisines to make falafel and vegetable patties. They can also be added to soups and stews to thicken their consistency
Energy 713kj170.5kcal |
Sugar 1.50g |
Fat 0.75g |
Saturates 0.05g |
Salt 0.03g |
| 10.7% |
3.0% |
1.5% |
0.1% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Split Fava Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1426kJ / 341kcal
- Total fat1.5g
- of which saturates0.1g
- Carbohydrate58.6g
- of which sugars3g
- Protein26.1g
- Salt0.06g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Ful Medames
The main ingredient of the Maltese dip “bigilla” it is also commonly used in Egyptian cooking in salads, soups and patties.
Energy 391.5kj94kcal |
Sugar 1.55g |
Fat 0.35g |
Saturates 0.05g |
Salt 0.10g |
| 2.7% |
3.1% |
0.7% |
0.1% |
0.2% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Broad Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy783kJ / 188kcal
- Total fat0.7g
- of which saturates0.1g
- Carbohydrate33.4g
- of which sugars3.1g
- Protein12.9g
- Salt0.2g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Green Lentils
Lentil soup is not lentil soup without these khaki green coloured lentils. They hold their shape with cooking and are used in most soups that demand for lentils
Energy 656.5kj155kcal |
Sugar 0.60g |
Fat 0.95g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 12.5% |
1.2% |
1.9% |
0.2% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Green Lentils
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1313kJ / 310kcal
- Total fat1.9g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate49g
- of which sugars1.2g
- Protein24g
- Salt0.02g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Split Moong Dal Green
These are mung beans which have been split and are an excellent addition to rice and curries in Asia
Energy 594kj139.5kcal |
Sugar 0.95g |
Fat 0.55g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 6.5% |
1.9% |
1.1% |
0.2% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Split Moong Dal
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1188kJ / 279kcal
- Total fat1.1g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate46.3g
- of which sugars1.9g
- Protein23.9g
- Salt0.1g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Split Moong Dal Yellow
They are mung beans which have been peeled and split. They are used extensively in Indian dishes and are the main ingredient of Kitchari
Energy 594kj139.5kcal |
Sugar 0.95g |
Fat 0.55g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 6.5% |
1.9% |
1.1% |
0.2% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Split Moong Dal
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1188kJ / 279kcal
- Total fat1.1g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate46.3g
- of which sugars1.9g
- Protein23.9g
- Salt0.1g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Mung Beans
Mostly used for sprouting and in traditional dhal recipes, these tiny green mung beans are very easily digested. They also make a delicious addition to Asian style soups and casseroles.
Energy 579kj162.5kcal |
Sugar 0.75g |
Fat 0.55g |
Saturates 0.15g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 6.4% |
1.5% |
1.1% |
0.3% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Mung Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1158kJ / 325kcal
- Total fat1.1g
- of which saturates0.3g
- Carbohydrate46g
- of which sugars1.5g
- Protein19g
- Salt0.01g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
Adzuki Beans
Small reddish brown beans with a strong, nutty, sweet flavour. Easily digestible, they combine well with all wholegrains. They are extremely popular in Japan where they are also used in sweet recipes
Energy 596kj140.5kcal |
Sugar 0.50g |
Fat 0.25g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 3.0% |
1.0% |
0.5% |
0.4% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Adzuki Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1192kJ / 281kcal
- Total fat0.5g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate50g
- of which sugars1g
- Protein19g
- Salt0.02g
Allergen advice
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds