Urad dal, scientifically called Vigna mungo, is a lentil most commonly used in South Indian households. It is also called Urd bean, Urad bean, Black lentil, Black matpe bean and Mungo bean in English, and Urad dal in Hindi. Vigna mungo seeds are mainly a staple food, and the dehulled and split seeds (dhal in Hindi) are a typical dish in South Asia. It can be found in Asia, Madagascar, and Africa too.1Vigna mungo is a hairy and bushy, annual plant which has an elaborate taproot. The stem is highly branched from the base. The plant is cultivated for its edible seeds in tropical countries, especially in Asia.2
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Specifications
In The Box
Pack of
1
General
Brand
HighFresh
Type
Urad Dal
Quantity
1 kg
Form
Split
Polished
No
Organic
No
Maximum Shelf Life
8 Months
Nutrient Content
Black gram split (urad dal) and whole urad dal have tremendous nutritional value. Urad dal is a good source of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, iron, and calcium. In addition, whole urad has dietary fibre, whereas urad dal (split urad) does not contain fibre. Among the phytochemicals, prominent phytochemicals present in urad dal are flavonoids and phenolic compounds.
Caloric Value
341
Storage Condition
The temperature of the storage area, if possible, should be below 25°C but above freezing temperature. Similarly, the relative humidity of the storage chamber should be of 15% or less, especially when grains are stored for seed purpose.
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