Beluga black lentils have an exotic appearance and are considered a delicious variety. At the same time, it contains many useful substances. Further in the article read about the useful substances of the product and about what dishes from it can be prepared.

Description and characteristic

Black lentils are legumes. The plant was bred in Canada as a species of Lentil ordinary. Outwardly, the product resembles dark small grains with a glossy sheen or large black caviar.

Because of this, the variety is also called beluga - by the name of the fish from which this valuable seafood is extracted. The taste of the product is almost no different from the other varieties. The characteristics of the composition are approximately the same, but the Beluga contains useful substances in greater quantities.

Calorie cooked lentils per 100 grams

The caloric content and the content of macronutrients in a cooked dish are as follows.

The chemical composition of dark lentils

The product has a rich composition, which includes:

• vitamins A, group B, C;
• folic acid;
• antioxidants;
• cellulose;
• isoflavones;
• phosphorus;
• zinc;
• calcium;
• potassium;
• iron;
• magnesium.

BZHU product is as follows:

• proteins: 25 g;
• fats: 1.1 g;
• carbohydrates: 53 g.

How much boiled black lentil contains protein

The protein in the finished dish is less than in dry matter. In 100 g of boiled product - 9 g of vegetable protein.

Did you know? Mention of lentils as a plant culture is found in the Old Testament.

Benefits and harm to the body

• Due to its rich composition, this product has many useful properties:
• saturates the body with vegetable protein, which is especially important with a vegetarian and vegan diet;
• prolongs youth;
• strengthens the cardiovascular system;
• is the prevention of cancer;
• helps with prolonged stress and frequent fatigue;
• adjusts metabolism.

However, with excessive use, the product can cause flatulence. Lentil dishes should be treated with caution in people with a tendency to bloating.

Beluga Lentils

This variety is mainly used in cooking. In particular, dishes from it are introduced into the diet during dietary nutrition. Also, the product has medical value, because it saturates the body with antioxidants.

In cooking

The culinary use of black lentils is wide.

From the product are prepared:

• soups;
• sauces;
• salads;
• side dishes;
• stew;
• spreads on sandwiches.

The variety is popular in the USA, Canada and especially in India. Indian cuisine cannot be imagined without lentil dishes. From the beluga in the country prepare pies, soups and side dishes.

Did you know? The Latin name for the genus Lentil is Lens. Optical lenses resemble lentil kernels, which is why they got this name.

For cooking at home, you can use any recipes with lentils in the ingredients. However, this variety has an important difference. Before cooking, the grains do not need to be soaked in water. Rinse them thoroughly. Cook the product should be no more than half an hour.

With diet

The product is recommended for diet food. It contains only 2% fat. Protein in this case contains up to 35%, which is useful with a vegan diet, in the diet of which there are no amino acids of animal origin. Dishes prepared by cooking will help to lose weight and saturate the body with useful substances.

Source of Natural Antioxidant

The composition has a large amount of antioxidants. The substance is contained in black pigment, which determines the color of the grains. Antioxidants fight free radicals - reactive forms of oxygen.

Important! Before drawing up the diet, calculate the desired daily calorie taking into account KBZHU lentil dishes.

Free radicals are formed in diseases, in particular, inflammation, smoking, alcohol, exposure to toxic substances. With the active development of free radicals lead to the development of pathologies of the heart and blood vessels, premature aging, impaired brain function, oncology.

The regular use of lentil dishes allows you to saturate the body with antioxidants, which, in turn, will neutralize free radicals.

Contraindications

In some cases, eating black lentils is highly undesirable.

• Contraindications include:
• individual intolerance to components;
• gastrointestinal tract diseases;
• dysbiosis;
• gout;
• pathology of the gallbladder and biliary tract.

Important! If you have any chronic diseases, consult your doctor before use.

Beluga lentils are a great option for any type of food. It will be useful for losing weight, and for vegetarians, and simply adherents of proper nutrition. This is a healthy and tasty product that will saturate the body with elements important to humans.