Türkische rote Linsen (Football & geschält)
Premium Turkish Red Football & Split Lentils Milled and Sortex-Cleaned in Mersin with 99.8% Purity
Nilasya Agro Foods is a key international exporter of milled and polished Turkish Red Lentils. We operate modern milling lines in Mersin where raw red lentils are de-hulled, calibrated, de-stoned, polished (with or without food-grade oil), and sorted using advanced optical sorters to eliminate all discolored kernels and weed seeds. Available in whole round (Football) and split (Yaprak) grades.

What does Nilasya Agro Foods supply for Turkish Red Lentils (Football & Split Sortex)?
Nilasya Agro Foods is a Türkiye-based processor and exporter of premium Sortex-cleaned Turkish Red Lentils (Football & Split Sortex) serving international B2B markets, including bulk agricultural importers, wholesale distributors, food manufacturers, and packaging partners across Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and the Americas.
Technical Export Specifications
| Available Commercial Varieties & Sizes | Turkish Red Lentils (Lens culinaris) |
|---|---|
| Origin Basins | Türkiye (Gaziantep / Şanlıurfa / Mersin) |
| Caliber / Size Grade | Sortex Cleaned 99.8% (3.5mm – 4.5mm) |
| Color Index | Vibrant Coral / Salmon Red |
| Moisture Rate (Max) | |
| Commercial Grade | Sortex 1A Extra Clean |
| Protein Content (Dry Basis) | |
| Optimum Storage Temp | Cool dry warehouse (<20°C, <60% RH) |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | 50% – 60% RH |
| Shelf Life in Storage | 24 Months |

Turkish Red Football Lentils (Whole Hulled)
De-hulled whole round red lentils. Retains spherical shape during early cooking, ideal for canned soups and stews.

Turkish Red Split Lentils (Yaprak Mercimek)
Hulled and split into two halves. Rapid 15-minute cooking time, velvety consistency for red lentil soups, purees and curries.

Oil-Polished Red Split Lentils
Lightly polished with food-grade vegetable oil to enhance vibrant luster and provide protection against humidity during ocean shipment.
Authentic Packhouse, Packaging & Export Photography
Real photographs from actual Nil Asya branded export cartons, optical sorting conveyors, and refrigerated storage facilities.

Turkish Red Lentils (Football & Split Sortex) Export Photo
Authentic photograph from Nilasya Agro Foods packhouse.

Turkish Red Lentils (Football & Split Sortex) Export Photo
Authentic photograph from Nilasya Agro Foods packhouse.

Turkish Red Lentils (Football & Split Sortex) Export Photo
Authentic photograph from Nilasya Agro Foods packhouse.
Standard B2B export packaging formats
Polypropylene (PP) Woven Bags (25 kg & 50 kg)
High-density woven polypropylene with UV stabilization and optional food-grade PE inner liner to protect from ambient humidity
1,000 kg / 1,200 kg FIBC Big Bags (Jumbo Bags)
Heavy-duty tubular virgin polypropylene with 5:1 / 6:1 Safety Factor, dust-proof seams and top filling/discharge bottom spout
Retail Consumer Packaging (500g, 800g, 1kg, 2.5kg & 5kg)
Multi-layer barrier films: Matte/Gloss OPP, Kraft paper with transparent window, Standing Doypack with zip-lock or Quad-seal pillow bag
Sea Bulk Container Liner Bags (Dry Bulk Shipping)
Heavy-duty food-grade woven PE/PP liner fitted to the entire interior dimensions of a 20ft ocean container
Technical packaging parameters for this commodity
Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks (25 kg & 50 kg)
1,000 kg Jumbo Big Bags
What is the difference between Football and Split red lentils?
Football lentils are whole de-hulled spherical kernels, whereas Split lentils are split into two halves. Split lentils cook much faster and break down into a smooth creamy texture.
How pure are Nilasya Agro Foods red lentils?
Our lentils are processed through multi-pass Sortex optical color sorters that guarantee a minimum purity of 99.8%, with less than 0.1% foreign matter and zero stones.
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