Buvite cultivates and distributes various pulses, such as lentils, peas, dry beans, and chickpeas, meeting the world’s needs one seed at a time. We specialize in a variety of special crops found in Canada, where the largest selection of pulses are cultivated and exported. Places like Saskatchewan are well known for their specialization in chickpeas and dry peas and dry lentils, accounting for over 65% of the nation’s pulse production. Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec are regions alike with rich fertile soil and mass cultivation of special crops that are exported in bulks to the rest of the world. The rich abundance of Canadian crops in both richness of quality and taste, creates a large demand for these pulses globally.

These dried edible seeds, extracted from various plants with meticulously methodical technology, have several nutritional and health benefits. Pulses are an excellent source of protein, fiber, potassium and folate. They are iron-rich and low in both fat and sodium. Pulses also help maintain healthy body weight, while reducing the risk of chronic diseases by managing blood sugar levels. It contributes immensely to gut and heart health, while providing longer-lasting energy to the individuals. These pulses are used in a variety of traditional dishes and are usually eaten well cooked. Buvite provides a wide variety of pulses that come in various colours, patterns, including white, cream, black, red, purple, spotted, striped and mottled.

Green Peas, Yellow Peas | Chickpeas | Dark Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney | Red Lentils, Green Lentils, French Lentils, Eston Lentils, Richlea Lentils, Laird Lentils

Buvite also specializes in the distribution of oilseeds that are primarily produced in the Canadian Prairie regions. Warmer temperatures and stable climate makes these locations an ideal cultivation area. The increased use of technology and creative innovation has allowed the Canadian oilseed industry to significantly thrive in the world market. The major oilseed cultivated in Canada are soybeans, sunflower, canola, mustard and flax. Mustard seeds, for instance, are primarily grown in Saskatchewan with soybean in southwestern Ontario, and flax seeds anywhere near the north western Canadian Prairies.

Oilseeds have various nutritional and industrial uses. Nutritionally, oilseeds are rich in protein with high levels of fat, serving as a concentrated source of energy. Flaxseeds help improve cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, while soybeans is a good source of antioxidants and mustard seeds are high in anti-inflammatory effects. Industrially, oilseeds are used in a variety of products such as biodiesel, fertilizers, medicine, cosmetics, etc. The oilseed industry is highly successful in Canada due to formalized research and scientific investigation into plant breeding, with development of technology and crop protection mechanics for better management. At Buvite, we value oil seeds due to their versatile use and abundance in Canadian soil.

Yellow Flax Seeds, Brown Flax Seeds | Yellow Mustard Seeds, Brown Mustard Seeds | Sunflower, Soybean, Canola