Lentils
Also listed as Lentil, Brown Lentils, and Red Lentils.
Nuts & Legumes
This is what the ingredient is.
Lentils are small lens-shaped legumes. Labels may say lentils, brown lentils, or red lentils.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They cook into soups, stews, dals, and plant-protein dishes.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as dry or canned legumes under standard FDA food labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Foreign material or undeclared allergens in packaged lentil mixes occasionally appear in notices.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Sort and rinse dry lentils. Cook until soft.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/15/2026