Types of lentils

Types of lentils

Lentils are produced in three steps. The centre is made from either milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a compound. It is then subjected to the coating process, where rice starch is added, and finally the colour is applied.
Lentils Micro Mini Medium (slim) Medium (chubby) Mega
 
Approx. weight 65 - 105 g per 100 ml 0,22 - 0,27 g 0,82 - 1,00 g 1,16 - 1,24 g 1,20 - 2,20 g
Approx. diameter Up to 7 mm 7,9 - 9,9 mm 14,00 - 15,40 mm 13,50 - 15,00 mm 16,40 - 18,40 mm
Approx. height Up to 7 mm 4,2 - 5,3 mm 4,9 - 6,0 mm 7,5 - 8,5 mm 6,5 - 7,5 mm

 


 

 

Chocolate Lentil

The standard chocolate lentil is available in 4 sizes: mini, medium (slim and chubby) and mega. They can be used in many different ways, from consumption to decoration and in baking.

 

 

Freeze & Thaw stable Chocolate Lentil

With the unique features of Carletti's Freeze & Thaw stable chocolate lentil you avoid problems when it is put in watery or frozen environments. It will keep its shape and colour and not dissolve. This type of lentil is particularly suitable as inclusions in ice cream and frozen cakes.

 

 

Crushed Chocolate Lentil

Carletti offers a range of crushed chocolate lentils, also known as “broken cuties”. They can be used for decoration purposes, both on bakery products and on ice cream.

 

 

Compound Lentil

The compound lentil is available in 2 sizes: mini and medium and is a cost-effective alternative to the standard chocolate lentil. It has a higher melting point, which makes it ideal for decoration purposes.

 

 

Micro Cuties, dark chocolate

Developed for sophisticated decoration purposes this non-uniform product gives a more delicate and crafted look to any product. Furthermore the cuties are crisp and colorful and intense in taste, as they are made from dark chocolate. *Also available with a Freeze & Thaw stable feature

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