Details about Green Peas
Also known as Garden Peas, Field Peas
They are one of the most versatile vegetables, perfect for boiling, steaming, sautéeing, or adding to a variety of dishes, and are also a popular ingredient in frozen meals.
Sweet, tender, and full of nutrition
Nutrition
Green Peas contain 84 calories per 100g serving, they are low in fat with 0.2g of fat per 100g serving, they have a high water content with about 81g of water per 100g serving, they contain about 5g of protein per 100g serving, they are rich in fiber with 5.5g per 100g serving, and their carbohydrate content is around 14g per 100g serving.
Micronutrients in Green Peas include Vitamin C 23mg per 100g, Vitamin K 25mcg per 100g, Folate 61mcg per 100g, Riboflavin 0.03mg per 100g and Thiamin 0.14mg per 100g. Green Peas are also rich in minerals such as Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Potassium.
Storage
Green peas require cool and humid storage conditions to maintain freshness and limit spoilage
Storage conditions:- Temperature: 0°C to 4°C (32°F to 39°F)
- Humidity: 80-95%
It's essential to prevent moisture loss, and they should not be washed before storage. Excessive ethylene production can be managed by storing with 'low' ethylene-producing fruits or with ethylene gas removal.
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
