Laird Lentils | Large Green Lentils from Canada
Laird lentils are the large-seed grade of green lentil, measuring 6.0–7.0mm in diameter with a deep green skin and yellow cotyledon. They’re the most widely traded green lentil class globally, prized for holding their shape well when cooked, ideal for salads, stews, and dishes where texture matters.
Green Lentils | Canadian Supplier & Exporter
Laird lentils are the large-seed grade of green lentil, measuring 6.0–7.0mm in diameter with a deep green skin and yellow cotyledon. They’re the most widely traded green lentil class globally, prized for holding their shape well when cooked, ideal for salads, stews, and dishes where texture matters.
Large Green Lentils Specification
Product Type | Large Green Lentils (Laird No1) |
Place of Origin | Canada |
HS Code | 071340 |
Style | Dried |
Packaging | PPW Plain 45/50 Kg Bags |
POL | Vancouver, CA |
Shipment Period | Sep/Oct |
MOQ | 5 FCL |
Price per tonne (FOB Vancouver) | 527 - 537 USD |
Update Date | 23 Aug 2026 |
Laird No.1 vs Laird No. 2
Both grades share the same mild, earthy flavor. Laird 1 is the standard choice when visual uniformity matters to your end customer; Laird 2 offers a more economical option for bulk or processed applications.
Laird No. 1 | Laird No. 2 | |
Size & shape | Larger, uniform, plump | Slightly smaller, less uniform |
Color | Consistent green | Green, with some variation |
Quality | Premium, fewer impurities | High quality, minor impurities |
Best for | Holds shape well | Breaks down more easily, good for purées |
Best use case | Salads, soups, stews where appearance matters | Bulk cooking |
Price positioning | Standard grade | More cost-effective |
Nutritional value of Laird lentils
Laird lentils are highly nutritious and offer a wide range of health benefits. Here is a breakdown of their nutritional value per 100 grams:
- Calories: Approximately 116 calories
- Protein: Around 9 grams
- Carbohydrates: About 20 grams
- Dietary Fiber: Approximately 8 grams
- Sugars: Less than 2 grams
- Fat: Less than 1 gram
- Saturated Fat: Less than 0.1 gram
- Iron: Around 3 milligrams
- Folate: About 181 micrograms
- Magnesium: Approximately 36 milligrams
- Phosphorus: About 180 milligrams
- Potassium: Around 369 milligrams
- Zinc: Approximately 1.3 milligrams
- Thiamin (Vitamin B1): Around 0.2 milligrams
- Vitamin B6: About 0.3 milligrams
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Our Customer FAQ
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What size is a Laird lentil?
Laird lentils measure 6.0–7.0mm in diameter, making them the largest commercial grade of green lentil.
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What's the difference between Laird and Eston lentils?
Laird is the large grade (6.0–7.0mm); Eston is the small grade (4.5–5.5mm). Both have a similar mild flavor, but Laird holds its shape better when cooked, while Eston cooks faster and works well in salads.