Lentils Vertes Du Puy AOPLe Puy green lentil has been cultivated for 2000 years on the volcanic highlands of Velay from 700 to 1000 m above sea level. It is characterized by its delicate taste, a thinner skin and a less floury almond than other lentils, thus allowing rapid cooking. The appellation area is characterized by a micro climate with a long and harsh winter and spring. The lentil, a Mediterranean plant, suffers from the cold at the start of growth and then returns to