Medium Dried Lentils 5 kg Bag — Mondial

Medium dried lentils for professional kitchens

Mondial medium dried lentils in a 5 kg bag are a versatile pantry staple for restaurants, canteens and delicatessens. The medium grade strikes the balance between cooking resistance and short cooking times, holding its skin intact in soups, side dishes and first courses. Packed by Salvatore Boccia srl (Pagani, Salerno) under the Mondial brand, U.S.A. origin, EAN 8000058500479.

What lentils are and their history

The lentil (Lens culinaris) is the oldest legume documented as cultivated by humans, with archaeological traces dating back to around 7,000 BC across the Mediterranean basin. Naturally rich in plant protein, fibre and minerals, the lentil has been a pillar of Mediterranean food for millennia and remains a low-cost, shelf-stable source of nutrition for professional catering.

Grade and origin

This is a medium-calibre lentil: smaller and quicker to cook than large varieties, larger and firmer than red split lentils. The medium grade does not require long soaking and keeps the bean whole during cooking, making it suitable for both clear soups and creamy purees. Origin: U.S.A., as stated on the pack label.

The packer

Salvatore Boccia srl has been operating in Pagani, in the province of Salerno (Campania), since the 1950s and is today run by the fourth generation of the family. The company selects and packs dried legumes for the professional food-service channel under the Mondial brand. Distribution to LAPA is handled by Agenzia Lombarda (Novate Milanese), active since 1931.

Sensory profile

Medium lentils offer a mild, slightly earthy flavour and a tender yet firm bite when cooked correctly. The intact skin keeps the bean from breaking up, giving body to soups without turning to mush. Colour ranges from light brown to greenish-brown typical of the medium variety.

Professional uses

Lentil soup and creamy purees: the everyday base, 80-100 g per portion as a first course. Cotechino and zampone with lentils: the classic Italian year-end pairing. Pasta and lentils and rice and lentils: hearty one-pot dishes. Warm and cold lentil salads: dressed with extra virgin olive oil, ideal as a protein-rich vegetarian side at 60-70 g per portion. Braised lentils as a side for sausages, pork and game.

Cooking guidance

Medium lentils cook without soaking in about 25-35 minutes; a short soak shortens the time and improves digestibility. Rinse before cooking, start in cold unsalted water and salt towards the end to keep the skin intact. Avoid hard boiling, which breaks the beans. One kilogram of dry lentils yields roughly 2.5 kg cooked.

Pairings

Lentils pair naturally with extra virgin olive oil, rice and short pasta, pork sausages, bay leaf, celery, carrot and onion. For a complete Italian pantry, combine with other dried legumes such as chickpeas and beans available in the LAPA catalogue.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from heat and light; no cold chain required. Commercial shelf life around 18 months. Once opened, transfer to a sealed container and keep dry. May contain traces of cereals.

Delivery and logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As a dry ambient product, no cold chain is needed: standard shipping via Swiss Post PostPac and Planzer in 24-48 hours, ideal for stocking up professional pantries. Direct LAPA distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau and Lucerne; for Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Sion) and the Grisons (Chur, Davos) shipping with partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). Service for restaurants, pizzerias, canteens, hotels, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers.

Who it is for

Designed for professional buyers who need a reliable, high-yield, shelf-stable legume in bulk: restaurants, canteens, caterers, delicatessens and Italian grocery stores, as well as private customers cooking in larger quantities.