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The majority of the world’s lentils are grown in Canada. In 2017, Canada produced some **** million metric tons of lentils. The United States came in fourth place with around *** thousand metric tons of lentils in that year. Lentils are part of the food category known as „pulses“, which include beans, peas, and chickpeas.

Lentils in Canada

In 2018, about *** million hectares of lentils were harvested in Canada. This is a decrease from the previous year, during which **** million hectares were harvested. Canada exported about *** million metric tons of lentils in the 2018/2019 crop year, and is expected to export an even higher volume in the next year.

Lentil consumption in the United States

Lentils are a popular source of protein all across the world. They are commonly found in curries and soups, and can be consumed in a variety of different forms. In the United States, lentils were the second best selling type of pulses behind black beans. A survey of U.S. consumers found that some Americans consider legumes, such as lentils, their primary protein source.