Organic Lentils from Val d'Orcia 500g

Organic Lentils from Val d'Orcia

In the Bible it is said that Esau gave up his birthright in exchange for a plate of lentils and according to tradition, lentils symbolize prosperity and money, as they have a particular lens shape that resembles that of coins.

Product description

They are particularly rich in sugars and proteins, as well as in iron, which is useful for combating states of anemia and fatigue; lentils are among the most digestible legumes.

Particularly diuretic, rich in insoluble and soluble fiber, they contain highly mineral salts such as: calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc; vitamins B1, B2, B3.

Lentils facilitate the digestive process, help lower blood pressure and increase muscle mass. H.

They are high in protein, low in fat, rich in iron and carbohydrates and low in salt. They help fight constipation, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Preparation of Val d'Orcia lentils

Wash the lentils and cook over low heat for 30-40min in plenty of water.

They do not require soaking.

Ideal to be enjoyed with extra virgin olive oil, flavored with pepper and to prepare soups and broths

The Mill Val D'Orcia

Mulino Val d'Orcia was born in 2010 almost for fun from an intuitive idea of ​​Luchino, the father of the family, who decides to buy the mill and a small mixer.

Thus, his son Amedeo began to participate in short chain markets to make his products known and thanks to the success obtained, the passion and commitment, the idea born for fun has turned into an excellence, a unique production reality on the territory.

The agricultural company

The Grappi Luchino Agricultural Company has been producing organically since 1992 in the municipality of Pienza, in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the beauty of the landscape and the balance between nature and human activity.

The company, family run for generations, covers more than 100 hectares, 85 of which arable land where cereals such as durum wheat, soft wheat, spelled, oats and barley are grown in rotation with grain legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, beans and Alexandrian clover, 5 hectares are also used for the cultivation of olive trees and vines.

The passion and love for the land has been handed down from father to son for generations.

(*) RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances) - Recommended Daily Allowance:

% of the indicative daily quantities of an adult, calculated on the basis of a daily requirement of 2000 Kcal.

The need can be different depending on the sex, age and activity performed.

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 Mill Val d'Orcia, Pienza (SI)