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From lentils to chickpeas, bulgur to rice: everything you need to know about the nutrition, cooking and storage of pulses, plus wholesale buying and export.
Buying pulses in bulk for retail, wholesale, food service or export? We cover the key criteria for choosing a Turkish pulses supplier: certification, lab testing, capacity, packing and logistics.
How should you store lentils, chickpeas, beans and bulgur? Practical tips on airtight containers, the freezer method, shelf life and how to prevent pantry pests in dried pulses.
How long should you soak chickpeas, and how long do they take on the stove or in a pressure cooker? A step-by-step guide to soft, creamy chickpeas, plus chickpea nutrition facts.
Baldo or osmancık? What makes basmati different? We compare these rice varieties by grain, starch and texture, explain which rice suits which dish, and share tips for a perfect pilaf.
What is the difference between coarse bulgur, fine bulgur and brown bulgur? This guide explains the types of bulgur wheat, which one to use for which dish, and bulgur nutrition.
Why are red lentils such a valuable staple? We look at red lentil nutrition facts, their protein, fibre, iron and folate content, and simple ways to bring them to your table.
Pulses are the dried edible seeds of legume plants, such as lentils, chickpeas, dry beans, borlotti beans, fava beans and black-eyed peas. In Türkiye, bulgur and rice are traditionally sold alongside them.
Red lentils are hulled and split, so they cook very quickly and break down, which makes them ideal for soups and kofte. Green lentils keep their skins and shape, so they suit salads and braised dishes.
Baldo is a large-grain, high-starch rice that absorbs a lot of water and gives a soft pilaf. Osmancık is a medium-grain rice with less starch, ideal for a light, fluffy pilaf.
Store pulses in a cool, dry, dark place in airtight glass or sealed containers. Kept away from moisture, dried pulses retain their quality for a long time.
Yes. Reigna Gıda supplies supermarkets, wholesalers, restaurants, hotels and food service kitchens in 1 kg, 2.5 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, and we export to international buyers. Use the form on our contact page for a quote.
All our products are TSE and Halal certified and produced under the ISO 9001 quality management system and the ISO 22000 food safety management system.
