Black lentils of Leonforte, or Erei was used by local people since ancient times.
Contain 35% iron more than the other varieties of lentils;
It has antioxidant properties, which act positively on pollutants to which we are all subjects; rich in thiamine, which improves storage processes and vitamin PP antidepressant, antipsychotic action.
Contains more starch (more energetic) proteins are deficient in sulfur amino acids, methionine and cystine which make nutritionally complementary with cereals (deficient in lysine and tryptophan); a low lipid content;
It is rich in vitamins (A, B1, B2, C, PP); good are values for calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and ferro
Sono not recommended in severe.
NOTIZIE SICILIA LEONFORTE (From venerd́ 18 maggio 2018, never expire)
Contain 35% iron more than the other varieties of lentils;
It has antioxidant properties, which act positively on pollutants to which we are all subjects; rich in thiamine, which improves storage processes and vitamin PP antidepressant, antipsychotic action.
Contains more starch (more energetic) proteins are deficient in sulfur amino acids, methionine and cystine which make nutritionally complementary with cereals (deficient in lysine and tryptophan); a low lipid content;
It is rich in vitamins (A, B1, B2, C, PP); good are values for calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and ferro
Sono not recommended in severe.
Gastronomy Sicily: black lentil Leonforte
NOTIZIE SICILIA LEONFORTE (From venerd́ 18 maggio 2018, never expire)
