Lentille verte du Puy

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Lentille verte du Puy is a renowned French green lentil variety from the Auvergne region, prized for its delicate, nutty flavor and protected by an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC).

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Lentille verte du Puy canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée product
agricultural product
lentil variety
AOCStatusSince 1996
AOPStatusSince 2008
botanicalSpecies Lens culinaris
color green
cookingProperty does not require soaking
relatively short cooking time
retains shape after cooking
countryOfOrigin France
cultivarGroup green lentils
cultivationAltitude approximately 600–1200 meters
cultivationCondition cool climate
volcanic soils
well-drained soils
exportedTo Asia
Europe
North America
flavorProfile delicate
nutty
hasProtectedStatus Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
Appellation d’Origine Protégée
isDriedLegume true
isRichIn dietary fiber
folate
iron
magnesium
protein
legalProtectionScope geographical origin
production methods
mainProductionArea Haute-Loire department
Le Puy-en-Velay basin
marketReputation high culinary quality
notableDish saucisse aux lentilles du Puy
regionOfOrigin Auvergne
Massif Central
regulatingBody INAO
shape small and lens-shaped
surfaceAppearance mottled
slightly bluish-green
texture firm
holds shape when cooked
typicalUse salads
side dishes
soups
stews
traditional French cuisine

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Le Puy-en-Velay hasAgriculturalProduct Lentille verte du Puy