Eston Lentils | Small Green Lentils from Canada
Eston lentils are the small-seed grade of green lentil, measuring 4.5–5.5mm in diameter with a bright green skin and yellow cotyledon. They cook faster than the larger Laird and Richlea grades and hold their shape well in salads, making them a popular choice for quick-prep dishes and retail packaging.
Eston Lentils | Small Green Lentils from Canada
Eston lentils are the small-seed grade of green lentil, measuring 4.5–5.5mm in diameter with a bright green skin and yellow cotyledon. They cook faster than the larger Laird and Richlea grades and hold their shape well in salads, making them a popular choice for quick-prep dishes and retail packaging.
Small Green Lentils Specification
Product Type | Small Green Lentils (Eston #1) |
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) | 407 - 417 USD |
Update Date | 23 Aug 2026 |
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:
- Energy (Calories): 116
- Protein: 9.02 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20.13 grams
- Fiber: 7.9 grams
- Total Fat: 0.38 grams
- Sugar: 1.8 grams
- Calcium: 19 milligrams
- Iron: 3.33 milligrams
- Magnesium: 36 milligrams
- Phosphorus: 180 milligrams
- Potassium: 369 milligrams
- Vitamin C: 1.5 milligrams
- Vitamin B6: 0.178 milligrams
- Folate (Vitamin B9): 181 micrograms
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Our Customer FAQ
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What size is an Eston lentil?
Eston lentils measure 4.5–5.5mm in diameter, making them the small grade of green lentil, the smallest of the three main classes.
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Are Eston lentils the same as French green lentils?
They're closely related, Eston is the North American small green lentil variety most often used in place of true French (Puy) lentils, which are grown in the Le Puy region of France.