Blackeyed Peas
"A cowpea market type"
Blackeyed peas are a market type of pea in the species Vigna unguiculata.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Vigna unguiculata
Product Details
PLU Code
4673
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Peas › All Sizes
Origin
Cape Verde, Tropical and southern Africa
Temperature
4 to 5°C (39 to 41°F)
Shelf Life
6-8 days
Status
Approved
About Blackeyed Peas
Cowpea and yardlong bean are related market forms; immature seeds and long edible pods are distinct product forms.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for southern peas (cowpeas, black-eyed, cream, purplehull, crowder) in the pod. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
4 to 5°C (39 to 41°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
6-8 days
Storage Notes: Peas decay quickly at room temperature, and contact with water greatly speeds deterioration of unshelled peas, so cool them promptly with forced air and keep them refrigerated at high humidity. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 550-552.
Applies to: southern peas (cowpeas, black-eyed, cream, purplehull, crowder) in the pod.
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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