Red lentils; It is red and orange in colour. It is the type of lentil with the highest starch content. It should be washed well. It is used in making soup. Red lentils vary in size. In our country, red lentils are mostly preferred in soup making.
Green-yellow lentils; Lentils in this group are generally used in making instant soup. The protein content is quite high. It is preferred more than red lentils abroad.
Beluga Lentils; Beluga lentils, also known as black lentils, are harder and smaller than other types. Beluga lentils become shiny when cooked and resemble black precious stones when cooked. Its soup, salad and appetizers are highly preferred. It contains plenty of fiber and protein. Their nutritional value is much higher than other lentils. Thanks to its richness in protein, it is highly preferred by vegans and vegetarians. It is possible to get the equivalent protein from meat with black lentils. Beluga lentils, which grow widely in Syria, contain antioxidants. Antioxidants are anti-aging and are known to be good for many diseases. It has protective properties against diabetes, heart diseases and cancer.