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Woodland Foods is the world’s largest importer of spices, beans, lentils, chilies, rice and more. Located in Gurnee, Illinois, Woodland Foods’ focus has been on unusual items. They are a great partner to Elegant Foods and have established their niche in locating specialty items from around the world. The Woodland D’Alessandro line of spices is impressive and used in many of our own Elegant Food bakery and pasta items.
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Lentils (Green)
Green Lentils are difficult to find and a beautiful deep fall green. These lentils contain a seed coat and are 1/2 cm. wide with a mild, earthly flavor. Their texture is a bit firmer than most other lentils and hold their shape well when cooked.
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Lentils (Ivory White)
Ivory White Lentils are peeled Black Lentils and are a creamy white colored small lentil. They are 1/2 cm. wide with a mild, earthly flavor and soft texture.
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Lentils (Petite Crimson)
Petite Crimson (Lens Esculenta) are 1/2 cm. wide with a mild, earthly flavor and soft texture.
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Lentils (Petite Golden)
Petite Golden Lentils (Lens Esculenta) are small firm, golden Lentil that is rounder in shape than many other types of lentils; one of the reasons that this lentil holds its shape so well when cooked. Petite Golden Lentils are 1/2 cm. wide with... more
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Lentils (Red Chief)
Red Chief Lentils (Lens Esculenta) are a medium size quick cooking lentil. Red Chief Lentils are deep orange to red in color and are about 1/2 to 3/4 cm. wide with a mild, earthly flavor and soft texture. Red Chiefs hold their shape well when... more
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Lima Beans (Baby Butter)
Baby Butter Lima Beans (Phaseolus Lunatus) are a dwarf variety of the Lima Bean. These beans are flat, 1/2 inch long with a faint sea shell pattern radiating out from the inner seam. The thin skin of this bean makes it cook quickly while... more
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Lima Beans (Christmas)
This is a large bean with a maroon batik pattern over a creamy background. The bean is 7/8 long and maintains its markings after cooking. The Christmas Lima is an heirloom bean and its chestnut flavor combined with its festive coloring are the... more
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Lima Beans (Giant Peruvian)
Giant Peruvian Lima (Phaseolus Limensis) is a large, flat, cream colored bean about 1 inch in length. This bean is similar to the Christmas Lima in length but slimmer in width. This Lima is also referred to as a butter, curry, Madagascar, lab,... more
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Lobster Mushrooms
The Lobster Mushroom derives its name from its reddish color. Lobster Mushrooms have a firm, soft texture, delicate flavor and the slices range from 1 - 3 inches wide. The Lobster absorbs flavors of a dish well while adding eye appeal.
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Lo Mein Noodles
Frequently used for stir-frying and is widely used because of its elastically and durability.
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Lupini Beans
Popular in the Mediterranean region of Europe, Lupini Beans are often found at Italian fairs and as an appetizer at Spanish beer halls. In the last 30 years a strain with reduced alkaloid content has been developed, called "sweet" Lupins. This... more
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Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia Nuts are native to Australia. Macadamia Trees live for a very long time. Some trees in Queensland are 150 years old. Macadamia Nuts were brought to Hawaii in 1882 where the trees thrived in the volcanic soil. They are now grown as a... more
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Mace (Ground)
Mace (Myristica Fragrans) is actually part of the Nutmeg plant; it is the lacy, orange Aril which covers the Nutmeg seed. Mace was well known in South Asian cooking for centuries. The flavor of Mace is similar to Nutmeg but more delicate.
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Malt Vinegar Powder
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Mango Fruit (Diced)
Mangoes (Mangifera Indica) are native to Southeast and South Asia. In India the Mango tree is sacred for some religious groups. Today they are grown across the world in subtropical climates. Mangoes can range in size from 6 ounces up to 4... more
