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Rigorous and constant quality oversight by an official agency has resulted in the designation “Label Rouge” for the high quality green lentils from Berry. This is the very first “Label Rouge” quality designation awarded for a dry vegetable. The green lentils from Berry are also protected by the “Identification Géographique Protégée” (IGP) based on the reputation of the product and on its high quality characteristics derived from the local soil. A group of 40 lentils growers from the Champagne Berrichonne area in the Berry region of central France have formed “Cibèle” (Compagnie Interprofessionnelle des Producteurs de Lentilles Vertes du Berry) to produce the “Label Rouge” green lentils from Berry. Lentils grown in the local Berry soil have a mild flavor with a hint of chestnut taste. Green lentils from Berry have important nutritional value. Rich in fiber and group B vitamins, the green lentils are also an excellent source of minerals, especially calcium and iron. Green lentils from Berry may be prepared in a variety of ways. Chefs from the Berry region prepare them with art, taste and originality. |
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