Red Split Lentils

lentils are classified into two groups by seed size: chilean or large-seeded and persian or small-seeded. Cotyledon color varies: yellow, red or green. The two main market classes identified by color are green and red lentils. Green lentils tend to be marketed whole while red lentils are marketed as whole seed or in split form. Lentils are used almost exclusively for human consumption as a protein source in soups, stews and vegetarian dishes.