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Whole Masoor
Pulses SKU: XP-0098

Whole Masoor

Premium Whole Masoor pulses, sorted and cleaned for uniform size and maximum nutritional value.

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

1 Metric Ton

HS Code

0713

Origin

India

Price Range

Price on Request

Export Documents

  • Certificate of Origin (FIEO / APEDA)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
  • Fumigation Certificate
  • SGS / Bureau Veritas Inspection Report
  • Pesticide Residue / Glyphosate MRL Report
  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List

Available Bag Sizes

1kg5kg25kg50kg1000kg Jumbo

Available Bag Types

PP (Polypropylene)BOPP LaminatedJuteNon-WovenBulk Jumbo Bag

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Our Whole Masoor is a rich source of plant-based protein, meticulously cleaned and graded to remove impurities. It is stored in moisture-proof warehouses to preserve its nutritional integrity and cooking quality. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Whole Masoor meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Whole Masoor is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.

As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Whole Masoor meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.

Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Whole Masoor is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.

What is Whole Masoor?

Whole Masoor (Lens culinaris) is the unsplit, brown-skinned red lentil โ€” the whole form before dehulling reveals the orange interior of split masoor dal. Whole masoor retains its seed coat, giving it a firmer bite, a nuttier flavour, and a longer cook time than the split lentil, making it ideal for traditional whole-lentil dishes, sprouting, salads, and feed.

India is the world's largest lentil producer (~1.2 million MT), with whole masoor grown as a Rabi (winter) crop concentrated in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Whole masoor carries 24โ€“26% protein and is machine-cleaned and colour-sorted for export. Its intact seed coat gives it excellent storage stability and pest resistance.

Globally, whole lentils trade in tiers: premium bold colour-sorted whole masoor for retail and sprouting, standard whole masoor for traditional cooking, and feed-grade lentils. India differentiates on diaspora loyalty, bold seed size, and cleaner glyphosate residue profiles compared with bulk-export origins such as Canada and Australia.

Technical Specifications

Product Whole Masoor / Whole Red Lentil (Lens culinaris)
Moisture Content 12% Max
Protein Content 24โ€“26%
Colour Brown exterior, red-orange interior
Purity 99% (Sortex / colour sorted)
Admixture 1% Max
Damaged Grains 1โ€“2% Max
Foreign Matter 0.25% Max
Seed Size (Bold) 4.5 mm+ (bold whole lentil)
Glyphosate Residue Below EU MRL โ€” clean-grower lots available

Commercial Grades & Classification

Bold Colour-Sorted Whole Masoor

Processing: Cleaned, colour sorted โ€” bold 4.5mm+ seed

Colour: Uniform brown

Use Case: Premium retail, sprouting, salads

+$80โ€“$150/MT over standard whole

Standard Whole Masoor

Processing: Machine cleaned and sorted

Colour: Brown

Use Case: Traditional whole-lentil cooking, diaspora retail

Base grade

Feed / Lower Grade

Processing: Cleaned, lower cosmetic spec

Colour: Mixed brown

Use Case: Animal feed and price-sensitive bulk

โˆ’$120โ€“$180/MT below standard

Indicative FOB Pricing

Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.

Grade FOB Price (USD/MT) Notes
Bold Colour-Sorted Whole Masoor $650 โ€“ $850/MT Premium retail and sprouting grade โ€” Q1 2026 indicative
Standard Whole Masoor $550 โ€“ $750/MT Traditional cooking and diaspora retail benchmark
Feed / Lower Grade $430 โ€“ $560/MT Animal feed and bulk grade

Price Influencing Factors

  • โ€ขIndia Rabi crop in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh โ€” the primary supply driver
  • โ€ขCanadian and Australian lentil export pricing โ€” set the global bulk benchmark
  • โ€ขGlyphosate MRL compliance โ€” clean-grower lots command a premium and avoid EU rejection
  • โ€ขBangladesh import demand โ€” the world's largest lentil buyer sets bulk price direction
  • โ€ขUSD/INR exchange rate โ€” INR depreciation improves Indian FOB competitiveness
  • โ€ขSprouting and health-food demand โ€” lifts premium bold whole-masoor pricing

India vs Canada: Whole Masoor Comparison

Canada is the world's largest lentil exporter while India is the largest producer and consumer. India edges Canada on diaspora loyalty, bold seed appearance, and cleaner glyphosate residue profiles; Canada leads on bulk-export volume.

Aspect ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India ๐ŸŒ Canada
Global Role World's largest producer (~1.2M MT) and consumer World's largest exporter
Glyphosate Profile Cleaner โ€” glyphosate-clean grower lots available Higher glyphosate as pre-harvest desiccant
Diaspora Trust Strong South Asian retail loyalty Bulk-commodity positioning
Seed Appearance Bold, colour-sorted whole lentil Standard bulk grades
FOB Price ~$100โ€“$200/MT below Canada on comparable grades Higher bulk-export benchmark

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Household Cooking & Diaspora Retail

Whole masoor is a staple protein for South Asian households worldwide, cooked whole for hearty dals and curries. Diaspora retail in the UK, UAE, and USA drives repeat branded demand in 1kg and 5kg packs.

BangladeshUKUAEUSASri Lanka
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Sprouting & Health Food

Whole masoor's intact seed coat makes it ideal for sprouting and salad use, valued in the clean-label and plant-protein health-food segment.

USAGermanyUKAustralia
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Dal Milling (Feedstock for Split Masoor)

Whole masoor is the feedstock for dal mills that dehull and split it into red split lentil, the everyday cooking staple.

IndiaUAESri LankaBangladesh
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Animal Feed

Lower-grade whole lentils supply protein-rich animal feed formulations where cosmetic appearance is not required.

UAESouth East Asia

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

India

World's largest producer (~1.2M MT)

Rabi crop in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh; bold seed and strong diaspora trust.

Canada

World's largest exporter

Saskatchewan-dominant bulk supply; sets the global export benchmark.

Australia

Major counter-seasonal supplier

Off-season harvest balances global supply and caps price spikes.

Key Consumption Nodes

Bangladesh

The world's largest lentil importer (200,000+ MT/yr); masoor is a core daily protein staple and price-setting bulk buyer.

United Kingdom & Europe

Strong diaspora retail plus growing health-food demand; EU glyphosate MRL compliance is decisive.

Middle East โ€” UAE, Saudi Arabia

High per-capita pulse consumption and a large South Asian expatriate base.

South Asia (India, Sri Lanka)

Large domestic dal-milling demand converting whole masoor to red split lentil.

Market Intelligence

Lentils (masoor dal) are a critical segment of the global pulses market, valued at approximately $6-7 billion annually. Whole masoor (brown/green lentils) is particularly important for Indian exports, with India being the world's largest lentil producer and exporter. The market is driven by strong global demand from developed nations (North America, Europe) and emerging markets for plant-based protein, functional foods, and traditional cuisines. Whole masoor commands premium pricing ($1.50-$2.50/kg) compared to split red lentils due to culinary versatility and longer shelf life.

Market Size

Global lentil trade: ~$3.5-4.5B annually; India's lentil export value: ~$1.8-2.2B (growing 5-7% YoY)

Growth Rate

~5-7% CAGR โ€” driven by plant-based protein demand, vegan/vegetarian trends, functional food expansion, and global health-consciousness around legume-based diets

Core Demand Drivers

  • Plant-based protein transition โ€” lentils are complete plant-based protein source driving demand in vegan and vegetarian food products
  • Vegan and vegetarian lifestyle expansion โ€” whole lentils are staple ingredient in meat-alternative products and traditional vegetarian cuisines
  • Functional food market โ€” lentils' high fiber, resistant starch, and antioxidant content position them as functional ingredient in whole-grain and health foods
  • Culinary diversity โ€” whole lentils are preferred in Indian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines, driving culinary demand
  • Food processing ingredient market โ€” canned lentils, lentil flour, and lentil-based products are staple processed foods in developed markets

Supply Dynamics

India's whole masoor production is concentrated in temperate regions: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, with harvest during post-monsoon months (February-April). Production volumes are significant with well-established agricultural infrastructure and processing capabilities. Modern dal mills with cleaning, sorting, and grading equipment are concentrated in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Supply is stable with government procurement programs and established export infrastructure.

โš  India Risk Factor

Global lentil competition from Canada (world's largest exporter of lentils) pressures market share and pricing in premium markets. Crop failures due to erratic rainfall patterns (semi-arid growing regions) can disrupt supply and raise prices. Mandi price volatility affects export competitiveness. Trade restrictions and tariffs (particularly from North America) can impact market access.

Future Outlook

Organic and non-GMO whole lentils will command 25-35% premiums. Lentil flour and value-added products (sprouted lentils, lentil-based snacks) will drive margin expansion. Direct supply agreements with food manufacturers and plant-based brands will improve pricing stability. Functional lentil ingredients (resistant starch concentrates, lentil protein isolates) will create premium product categories.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type HS 6-Digit ITC-HS 8-Digit Description
Whole Red Lentil (Masoor) 0713.40 07134090 Dried, shelled lentils โ€” whole
Red Lentil (Split/Dehulled) 0713.40 07134010 Dried, shelled lentils โ€” split / dehulled

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard Code / Reference Note
FSSAI FSSAI License Indian food safety compliance for processing and packing
EU Pesticide MRL Regulation EC 396/2005 Glyphosate residue is the critical parameter for EU and UK market entry
NPOP Organic NPOP / NOP Certified organic whole masoor available for premium channels
Non-GMO โ€” Lentils are a heritage legume โ€” naturally non-GMO
ISO 22000 / HACCP ISO 22000 Food safety management for export processing units

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

18โ€“24 months under dry storage

Storage Conditions

Cool, dry warehouse below 20ยฐC and 65% RH; moisture-proof storage prevents weevil infestation and colour fading.

Container Type

20ft FCL (25 MT) with HDPE liner to prevent moisture ingress during ocean transit.

Fumigation

Phosphine fumigation standard for long-haul shipments; fumigation certificate provided for destination clearance.

Storage Advantage

Whole masoor's intact seed coat gives it excellent shelf life and pest resistance โ€” superior storage stability versus split lentil.

Why Source Whole Masoor from India?

  • World's largest lentil producer (~1.2M MT) โ€” deep, reliable whole-masoor supply
  • Bold, colour-sorted whole lentil for premium retail and sprouting
  • Competitive FOB pricing โ€” typically $100โ€“$200/MT below Canada on comparable grades
  • Strong diaspora trust and brand loyalty across UK, UAE and USA markets
  • Glyphosate-clean grower programs โ€” EU MRL compliant lots for sensitive markets
  • Organic NPOP whole masoor available, with FSSAI and NABL lab-tested certificates
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Industrial Usage

Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.

Standard

Technical Grade

Supply

Bulk Only

Industrial Specs

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packaging

Small Pouches / Bulk Jute Bags

Private Label / OEM

OEM Packing & Custom Weight Slabs

Port of Loading

Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) Port

Incoterms

FOB, CIF accepted

B2B Solutions

Private Label Whole Masoor

Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Whole Masoor under your brand name with our expert OEM services.

  • Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
  • Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
  • FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
  • Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
OEM Solutions

Retail Ready

From Design to Delivery

Export Markets

USA UAE Europe South East Asia

We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.

Importing Whole Masoor: B2B FAQs

What is the lead time for a bulk order of Whole Masoor?
Our standard lead time for Whole Masoor is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Whole Masoor before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Whole Masoor for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Whole Masoor?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Whole Masoor?
Our standard MOQ for Whole Masoor is 1 Metric Ton. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Whole Masoor?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Whole Masoor to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Whole Masoor is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

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