Water lentils, also known as lemna or duckweed, are the smallest flowering plant in the world and are naturally grown on still water, typically in tropical climates. Though small, the benefits of consuming this aquatic plant are anything but, as this superfood is both highly nutritious (a complete source of protein) and sustainable.
What makes our florida-grown water lentils a sustainable source of protein?
1. By transforming marginal, non-arable land into aquafarms housing hydroponic ponds, our supplier-partner grows water lentils without conflict with other crops or the use of chemicals, pesticides or herbicides.
2. 98% of the water used is recycled during processing, resulting in a very low consumption of water per kilo of water lentil production compared to that of animal proteins.
3. 100% of the harvested water lentils are used in the final product, meaning very little food waste (an issue that contributes to ~ 8% of global emissions).
4. Water lentils double their weight every 24 hours and can be harvested daily.
Interested in learning more? Check out this blog post.