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Black Lentils
Black Lentils
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Black lentils are a nutrient-dense whole legume providing protein, fiber, folate, and iron. Generally regarded as safe and recommended in dietary guidelines.
Found in
85 products
What it is
Lens culinaris seeds with black seed coat (often beluga lentils).
Whole-food legume protein source.
Why it's flagged
- contain phytates that can reduce mineral absorption (mitigated by cooking/soaking)
What regulators actually say
"Lentils, raw — high in protein, fiber, folate, and iron."
"Beans, peas, and lentils are recommended as a source of protein and dietary fiber."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a food
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food
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