Green Peas
"Garden pea variety"
Green peas are garden peas cultivated for their seeds or, in some types, for edible pods. The product form is not specified here.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Lathyrus oleraceus
Product Details
PLU Code
4674
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 Green Peas
Garden pea types differ in whether they are grown for seeds or edible pods; these forms are distinct.
Nutrition Information
Peas, green, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170419, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 81 kcal; Protein: 5.42 g; Fat: 0.4 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 14.45 g; Dietary fiber: 5.7 g; Vitamin C: 40 mg; Folate: 65 µg; Total sugars: 5.67 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
Breathable packaging such as mesh bags, perforated bags or crates to maintain humidity and allow for CO2 and ethylene gas exchange
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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