Paraquat is a herbicide which is commonly used in the harvest of moong in India. Its toxic chemical which is banned in US and EU. In Dec 2024, Govt is still trying to educate farmers to avoid Paraquat. Without Paraquat, harvesting moong is time consuming and manual. And the Paraquat sprayed moong might be there in your pantry now! You might be feeding your little one the same! Wait, we got you covered. Our farmers in the Ganjam district of Orissa, still follow seed selection and traditional harvesting practices. We use Non GMO seeds. Carefully harvest pod by pod and hand pound them to split the moong. That is why no 2 pieces of dal are alike in LilCoo herbicide free moong dal. The best thing is LilCoo herbicide free moong dal is loved by weevils because its toxin-free. To avoid weevils, we mildly roast the dal and then pack them with love. When every moong dal in the market gives you 23-24gms of protein, LilCoo herbicide free moong dal gives 10% more protein. What more? Fill those little tummies with pure and nutrient dense food
What adverse health effects does paraquat cause?
Exposure to paraquat can cause:
Lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis), making breathing difficul
Kidney, liver, and respiratory system damage—even a small amount ingested can be fatal
Links to Parkinson’s disease (risk approximately 1.6–2.5 times higher), non-Hodgkin lymphoma, childhood leukemia, and long-term neurotoxicity
Organ failure, coma, seizures, burns in throat, shock, vomiting—often irreversible
Why is protein important in baby foods?
Protein is essential for infants and toddlers because it:
Supports healthy growth (muscles, tissues, bones)
Aids development of the immune system and produces enzymes/hormones
Provides essential amino acids needed for overall development and maintaining health
Why LilCoo Moong Dal?
It has 10% more protein for healthy growth and is completely herbicide-free, with no toxic chemicals like paraquat.
Varshini –
The dal smells fresh even before cooking. After I made khichdi, my husband asked what special I added—nothing! Just this dal. My baby also ate happily.
Reka –
I was worried about protein for my toddler. Since I started using this moong dal, she has more energy, and I trust she’s getting the nutrients she needs. Good quality, clean dal with no chemicals.