Lentils are one of the most traded pulses globally, and Egypt supplies all three common commercial types. Choosing the right one — and specifying it correctly — is the first step to a smooth bulk order.
Red, green and brown lentils: what's the difference
Red lentils are typically sold split and husked; they cook quickly and break down into a soft texture, common in soups, dals and purées. Green lentils are usually sold whole and hold their shape after cooking, favoured for salads and stews. Brown lentils are also whole and are the everyday, all-purpose lentil in many markets, with a mild flavour and moderate cooking time.
How to specify your order
For any lentil order, confirm: whole or split, size/caliber where relevant, and quality tolerances — typically moisture ≤13–14%, purity ≥99% and broken/foreign matter within a few percent, confirmed per shipment in the Certificate of Analysis. State your end use (retail packing, foodservice, food manufacturing) so the supplier can recommend the right grade.
Packing and container loading
Standard export packing is 25 or 50 kg PP woven bags; private-label packing is available on request for eligible products and order sizes. A standard container load is typically discussed per product and packing format at RFQ stage.
Shipping from Egypt
Admiral Agro loads FOB through Damietta, Alexandria or Ain Sokhna, or quotes CFR/CIF to your destination port — Mediterranean ports for Europe and North Africa, Ain Sokhna for the Gulf, East Africa and Asia.
🌱 If you regularly need more than one lentil type, ask your supplier about combined shipments — sourcing red, green and brown together in one container can simplify logistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between red, green and brown lentils?
Red lentils are usually split and husked, cooking fast into a soft texture; green and brown lentils are whole and hold their shape, with brown being the more common all-purpose type.
What quality specification should I ask for on bulk lentils?
Typical export norms are moisture ≤13–14%, purity ≥99%, with broken and foreign matter tolerances confirmed per shipment in the Certificate of Analysis.
Can I order red, green and brown lentils in one shipment?
Yes, mixed-product container loads are common — discuss quantities and packing per lentil type with your supplier at RFQ stage.
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