“…Lentil (Lens culinaris) is a pulse low in fat, rich in carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals, and an excellent choice as a component in a healthy diet (Barbana & Boye, 2013). Consumption of pulses has been linked with potential health benefits such as reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders, adrenal disease, reduction of LDL cholesterol and also obesity (Hu, 2003;Jacobs & Gallaher, 2004;McCrory, Hamaker, Lovejoy, & Eichelsdoerfer, 2010;Philanto & Korhonen, 2003;Tharanathan & Mahadevamma, 2003).…”