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Black Lentils Rich in New Nutrient

By Takeoka, Gary R
Publication: Agricultural Research
Date: Saturday, April 1 2006

A lentil named for the Beluga caviar that it visually resembles has been found to contain a previously unknown anthocyanin. Many such color-imparting compounds naturally found in fruits and vegetables are thought to be healthpromoting. Beluga black lentils are less well known in the United States

than in Europe and Asia, where they are highly valued for their mild flavor and stores of protein, magnesium, iron, zinc, B vitamins, and dietary fiber.

The new anthocyanin's official name is delphinidin-3-O-(2-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside). Efforts are under way to evaluate Beluga black lentils and other legumes as potential ingredients in novel, nutritious snack foods.

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