Green lentils

Lens culinaris Medik. is a dicotyledonous plant of the Fabaceae family (or leguminous plants) called lentils, which is cultivated since ancient times. It is an annual plant, whose fruits are legumes that contain two round flattened edible seeds, rich in proteins and iron. Known as lentils with different varieties, they are particularly appreciated in Europe, even if global production is not high but constantly growing. Di Nunzio shelled lentils are grown in Puglia in the upper part of “Tavoliere della Daunia” area, particularly in the lands surrounding the municipality of San Paolo di Civitate.