Chinese Snow Pea/Pea Pod/Mange Tout Peas
"Edible-Podded Peas"
An edible-podded pea sold under the market-type names Chinese Snow Pea, Pea Pod, and Mange Tout.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Lathyrus oleraceus
Product Details
PLU Code
4092
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Peas › All Sizes
Origin
Mediterranean region, Afghanistan
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
1-2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Chinese Snow Pea/Pea Pod/Mange Tout Peas
Peas are cultivated for their seeds or edible pods, depending on the type. This market type is identified as edible-podded.
Nutrition Information
Peas, edible-podded, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170010, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 42 kcal; Protein: 2.8 g; Fat: 0.2 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 7.55 g; Dietary fiber: 2.6 g; Vitamin C: 60 mg; Folate: 42 µg; Total sugars: 4 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh garden (green) peas, snow peas and sugar snap peas. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-98%
Packaging
Modified atmosphere packaging or vacuum packaging
Shelf Life
1-2 weeks
Storage Notes: Peas must be cooled promptly and kept cold because sugar and flavor drop quickly; edible-pod peas yellow and lose tenderness when warm or exposed to ethylene, and surface moisture should be avoided unless they are kept very cold. Highest freezing point: -0.6°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 463-465.
Applies to: fresh garden (green) peas, snow peas and sugar snap peas.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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