Cooked Lentils in Can 400 g (Case of 12) — Ristoris

Ready-to-use cooked lentils in a 400 g easy-open can, drained weight 240 g, produced by Ristoris in Broni (Pavia, Lombardy) in ISO, BRC and IFS certified facilities. Just three ingredients: rehydrated lentils, water and salt. Already cooked, they go from can to plate in minutes and remove soaking and long simmering from your prep, with consistent portioning service after service.

What canned lentils are

The lentil (Lens culinaris) is one of the oldest cultivated legumes of the Mediterranean and the Near East, eaten for thousands of years as an affordable source of plant protein and fibre. Canning preserves the cooked legume in water and salt inside a sealed metal can, with a long ambient shelf life and no need for refrigeration. For professional kitchens it is the most practical format: no overnight soaking, no long cooking shift, and a stable yield from one can to the next.

The producer

Ristoris is an Italian food-service specialist based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy). The company selects, produces and distributes Italian specialities for professional kitchens worldwide, favouring Italian raw materials wherever possible and processing them in factories certified to ISO, BRC and IFS standards, with full supply-chain traceability. The Ristoris range covers vegetables, legumes, sauces, oils and rice built for the demands of restaurants, pizzerias and catering.

Characteristics

Whole cooked lentils, tender but holding their shape, with a mild earthy flavour and a clean, savoury profile. Drained weight 240 g out of 400 g total. Best results come from draining and rinsing under cold water before use, which removes surface starch and the salted governing liquid for a cleaner taste and a firmer bite.

Technical specifications

Ingredients: rehydrated lentils, water, salt. Net weight 400 g, drained weight 240 g. Easy-open metal can. Produced in a facility that also handles barley and spelt, so it may occasionally contain traces of other cereals. Store in a cool, dry place; once opened, transfer to a non-metal container, keep refrigerated and consume within a short time. Case of 12 cans.

Professional uses

Lentil soup with sofrito, tomato and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Cotechino or sausage with lentils, the classic Italian New Year's dish. Cold lentil salad with red onion, parsley and extra virgin olive oil. Rustic side dish for roasts, braises and stews. Base for meatballs and vegetable burgers, or a quick protein boost for grain bowls. Suggested portion: 60-80 g of drained product per serving as a side, more for a main course.

Pairings

Lentils pair naturally with pork (cotechino, sausage, guanciale), with canned peeled tomatoes for soups and stews, with Carnaroli rice for hearty one-pot dishes, and with a finishing thread of extra virgin olive oil. Aromatics such as bay leaf, rosemary, red onion and celery round out the dish.

Delivery and logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As an ambient long-life product, no cold chain is required: direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne and Zug, with standard shipping to Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) within 24-48 hours via partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. Ideal for stocking professional pantries.

Who it is for

A versatile staple for restaurants, pizzerias, delicatessens, canteens, hotels, gelato shops, pastry labs, Italian grocery stores and private customers who want a healthy, ready-to-use legume always on hand.