Product Name:
Black Gram (Vigna mungo)
Also known as Urad Bean, Black Lentil, Black Matpe Bean, or Mash.
Botanical Name: Vigna mungo L.
1. Product Overview
Black Gram is a highly nutritious legume, widely cultivated in South Asia and valued globally for its rich protein content and versatility in culinary applications. It is primarily used whole (with black skin) or split/processed (white inside) for food products, snacks, and traditional recipes.
Its bold taste, high protein content, and excellent texture make it a staple in cuisines such as Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, and increasingly in global vegetarian diets.
Black Gram is a Kharif crop in most producing countries and grows best in tropical/subtropical climates. India is the largest producer and consumer, but significant quantities are also grown in Myanmar, Thailand, and parts of Africa.
