As 95 per-cent of the globe’s lentils are grown in Saskatchewan, it’s only natural that a prairie-operated business takes the lead on lentil innovation.
Produced in Saskatoon, Sask., by One Meal a Day (OMD), Co-op is thrilled to unveil its new line of lentil-based butters and spreads. OMD is focused on shifting people's eating habits to include at least one plant-based meal per day.
CO-OP GOLD PURE® Lentil Butter and CO-OP GOLD PURE® Chocolate Lentil Spread are delicious, healthy and plant-based. Produced in Saskatoon with lentils grown in Western Canada and exclusive to Co-op Food Stores, the Lentil Butter and Chocolate Lentil Spread are made with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Not just tasty options for those with nut allergies, these lentil-based products are perfect for anyone seeking unique flavours with high-protein and low-fat content. Enjoy on toast, sandwiches or as a dip!
In addition to the nutrient-rich qualities and smooth flavour profiles, lentil-based products like these are good for the environment. Growing pulses provides sustainability benefits to crop soil. According to pulses.org, “Pulses like peas and lentils extract water from a shallower depth, leaving more water deep in the soil for the following year’s crop. This increases the water use efficiency of the entire crop rotation.”
“My goal is to make real impact within environmental change for all of our children,” said Suzy Amis Cameron, founder of OMD.
“One way – a simple, elegant way – is to replace one of your meals a day to a plant-based meal. By creating healthy, delicious, plant-based snacks like lentil butter, people of all ages can be part of our mission.”
It’s this kind of forward thinking that appeals to Co-op with its goal to serve and support local communities across Western Canada. As such, OMD’s mission fits right in with Co-op’s values.
“I’m proud to be part of a company that intentionally selects partners with sustainability and community in mind,” said Sav Bellisimo, Store Brands Manager for Federated Co-operatives Limited.
So next time you’re reaching for peanut butter in the condiment aisle, give Co-op Gold Pure Lentil Butter and Chocolate Lentil Spread a try. You’ll not only be doing your tastebuds and body a favour, but you’ll be giving Mother Earth a helping hand too!