Moong or Green gram is a small, round, olive-green bean with a sweet flavour, soft texture, and easy digestibility. It is available in various forms – whole, split, de-husked (yellow), and ground. Green Moong dal, a traditional ingredient in Indian cooking, is widely used in curries due to its mild earthy flavour and quick cooking properties.
| Grade | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Good green shining colour, 14% moisture, unequal seed sizes (small & large mixed). |
| Grade 2 | Good green shining colour, 14% moisture, unequal seed sizes (small & large mixed). |
| Grade 3 | Fair green shining colour, 14% moisture, unequal seed sizes, mixed with damaged seeds. |
| Grade 4 | Poor green shining colour, misshapen, >14% moisture, unequal sizes, damaged seeds. |
| Grade 5 | Worst colour, misshapen, >14% moisture, unequal sizes, damaged seeds. |
| Property | Type: Pedesein | Type: Pedeshwewar |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Matters | Max. 1% | Max. 1% |
| Weevilled Seeds | Max. 2% | Max. 2% |
| Damaged Otherwise | Max. 4% | Max. 4% |
| Foreign Beans | Max. 1% | Max. 1% |
| Sister Beans | Max. 2% | Max. 2% |
Green gram is a warm-weather crop mainly grown in cereal-pulse cropping systems after rice cultivation. Optimal growth occurs at 27–30°C with 50–70 cm annual rainfall. India is the world’s largest producer and consumer, with 1.5–2.0 million tons annually.
| Product | Packing | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mung | 50kg PP Bags | 380 Bags (20' FCL) / 560 Bags (40' FCL) |
Green Moong is a powerhouse of nutrition – rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It helps lower cholesterol, regulates blood sugar, improves digestion, supports heart health, and promotes youthful skin. With a low glycemic index and antioxidant properties, Green Moong is considered one of the healthiest pulses worldwide.