{"product_id":"lentils-red-whole-biodynamic-5kg","title":"Lentils Red Whole Biodynamic 5kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThese \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhole red lentils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are grown by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen and Tania Walter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003c\/span\u003eBurrum Biodynamics \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ein \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarnoo, western Victoria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Like all of their crops, these lentils are grown under \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter-certified biodynamic practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—free from synthetic inputs, and part of a diverse crop rotation that builds healthy soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eUnlike split red lentils, these are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhole and unpolished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, meaning they retain their \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eouter seed coat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This gives them a firmer texture, higher fibre content, and a slightly nuttier flavour—perfect for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-cooked dahls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecasseroles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esalads; or any recipe that calls for brown lentils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. They can also be sprouted or ground into flour for traditional flatbreads or lentil-based baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhole red lentils are a key part of sustainable farming at Burrum—helping to fix nitrogen in the soil and support long-term fertility across the farm’s grain and legume rotations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy we love them:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown by Burrum Biodynamics in Marnoo, VIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCertified biodynamic by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhole red lentils – higher in fibre, firmer texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGreat for dahls, soups, sprouting, or milling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown regeneratively as part of a diverse rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAbout the Farm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBurrum Biodynamics is one of Australia’s leading biodynamic grain and legume producers. Stephen and Tania Walter grow all their crops without synthetic chemicals, using compost, crop diversity, and low-input farming to create a truly regenerative system. Their red lentils are part of a wider rotation that supports soil fertility, ecosystem health, and long-term sustainability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the difference between whole and split red lentils?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhole lentils retain their outer skin and hold their shape when cooked. They’re higher in fibre and have a firmer, more textured bite than split red lentils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I cook them?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRinse well and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until tender. No need to soak, though soaking can reduce cooking time. Perfect for dahls, stews, and lentil bowls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I sprout these lentils?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes! Whole red lentils are great for sprouting. Rinse, soak overnight, then rinse twice daily until small sprouts appear (typically within 2–3 days).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use lentils for flour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYou can mill them into lentil flour for use in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eflatbreads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edosas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egluten-free baking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre they organic?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThey are... and then some. They’re \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecertified biodynamic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e through \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which goes beyond organic standards to include soil fertility, ecological balance, and whole-farm sustainability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I store lentils?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eKeep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For longer-term storage, refrigerate or freeze to protect from pests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ebecause the grower rotates their crops each year, so it is not uncommon to find other seeds mixed in with your grain (it shouldn't be too much). Mixed cropping ensures a healthy soil that allows the growers to reduce their dependance on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePractice for conventional growers is to poison their paddocks before planting the new season crops to ensure old season crops don’t come through, being an organic crop this is thankfully not an option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burrum Biodynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634923110511,"sku":"LNTL-RDWHO-BB-5KG","price":52.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/organic_whole_red_lentils_5kg_biodynamic_burrum.jpg?v=1758509493","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/lentils-red-whole-biodynamic-5kg","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}